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Just-Right Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Just-Right Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (16 oz) box rotini pasta
2 packages knorr pesto sauce mix, unprepared
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup water
5 -6 garlic cloves
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 cup black olives
1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta as indicated on package. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside in large bowl.
Combine water, olive oil, and dry Knorr pesto mix together in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 or more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Peel and wash garlic. Chop finely and add to bowl with pasta.
Wash tomatoes and slice lengthwise. Add to pasta.
Dice black olives and add to pasta.
Add basil to pasta and stir until all ingredients are well mingled.
Pour sauce over pasta mixture and stir.
Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir well.
Chill overnight for best results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	59.52 Kcal (249 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.71g	9%
Cholesterol	0.66mg	0%
Sodium	195.94mg	8%
Potassium	11.82mg	0%
Total Carbs	1.95g	1%
Sugars	0.62g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	2%
Protein	0.53g	1%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	18.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.07 Kcal (582 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.35g	9%
Cholesterol	1.54mg	0%
Sodium	457.86mg	8%
Potassium	27.62mg	0%
Total Carbs	4.55g	1%
Sugars	1.45g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	2%
Protein	1.23g	1%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	3.8mg	9%
Calcium	42.5mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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