Pasta salad with homemade pesto

Dive into the refreshing flavors of summer with our Pasta Salad featuring Homemade Pesto, a vibrant dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. This recipe combines al dente pasta with the rich, herby goodness of homemade pesto and fresh vegetables. Ideal for both novice cooks and culinary enthusiasts, this guide will walk you through creating a pasta salad that’s bursting with flavor and color, sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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Preparation 15 min
Baking 8 min
Servings 4
Level Débutant

Ingredients

Penne : 400 grams
Cherry tomatoes : 200 grams
Bell pepper : 80 grams
Dried tomatoes : 70 grams
Pine nuts : 20 grams
Yellow lemon : 1//2
Pesto : 230 grams
Salt : 1 pinch
Pepper : 1 pinch

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Tip

If you’d like a little extra indulgence, add a few shavings of Parmesan cheese before serving.
Enjoy your meal!

Preparation steps

Step 1
Plunge the penne into a large pot of boiling water. Cook for 8 to 9 minutes.
Pasta should be "al dente", i.e. still a little firm.
Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Rinse, seed and cut 80 grams of bell pepper.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Step 4
Then chop up the sun-dried tomatoes.
Step 5
Mix the prepared pesto with the pasta and add the juice of half a lemon.
Step 6
Add tomatoes and bell pepper pieces.
Step 7
Finally, add the pine nuts and adjust the seasoning.