Photo: Anna Pelzer
Caprese Pasta Salad
10 ingredients
25 min + 15 min
8 servings
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"The dynamic trio of fresh basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomato are reunited once again in an American favorite- pasta salad. This light and fresh salad is great for a lunch, a side dish, or even a snack."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
958
Calories
38g
Protein
58g
Fat
78g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Pine Nut | 1 oz (28g) | 191 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Romano Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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