Print Recipe
Pesto Pasta Salad
 
recipe image
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 22 Minutes
Servings: 8
I found this on written by Elise Thompson. I adapted it a bit to fit my tastes.
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 cups firmly packed fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
14 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen edamame
8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced
Directions:
1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. During the last few minutes add the edamame.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine pine nuts, basil, parsley, garlic, wine, bell pepper and salt with 1/2 cup olive oil. Blend.
3. In a medium pan, saute the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until they begin to change color to a light tan, about 4 minutes.
4. Toss everything together in a big bowl and refrigerate.
By RecipeOfHealth.com