Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad

By ginnylee_60

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz package small shell pasta
• 1/3 c red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbs sugar
• 1 tsp seasoned pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove pressed
• 3/4 c olive oil
• 1 c chopped fresh basil
• 1 3 oz package shredded Parmesan cheese (grate your own, tastes better)
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• Garnishes - mixed baby salad greens; grape tomatoes; small yellow pear shaped tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

whisk together vinegar and next 5 ingredients. Gradually whisk in olive oil.

Add vinaigrette to pasta. Add basil, cheese and pine nuts; toss to combine. Garnish, if desired.