Caprese Pasta Salad

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• Basil Pesto:
• 8 oz pasta (I used cellentani)
• 1 cup (8 oz) small fresh mozzarella balls
• 2 cups (10.5 oz) grape tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1/4 tsp salt and pepper)

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cook and drain your pasta according to package directions. Drain with cold water and set aside.
2.In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Pulse until everything is coarsely chopped and blended together.
3.In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine pasta, basil pesto, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella balls. Toss together until it is coated in the basil pesto.