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Easy Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe – Fresh & Ready in 30 Minutes for 6

  • Preparation: 20 min
  • Cooking: 10 min
  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients (Serves 6)

  • 400 g large pasta (Serpentini...)
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese
  • 35 g pine nuts
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 30 g basil leaves
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse briefly under cold water, and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

In a blender, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, then pour over the pasta and mix thoroughly.

Dice the feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces. Fold them into the pasta mixture. Gently toss everything together.

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