There is something about Pesto that really makes a big difference when you are enjoying dinner. Adding pesto to your pasta brings a whole world of flavor.
If you were to have a group of 8 people over for dinner and you serve them anything with pesto included in it, there is a really good chance that somebody is going to yell out, WOW you that pesto !!!. If that happens you know you have done something right.
Consider any of these 10 pasta recipes with pesto. I hope that you will take one of these recipes the next time you think it is appropriate to have pasta salad at your next gathering.
Cookie and Kate has this Delicious looking Pesto Pasta Salad
https://cookieandkate.com/pesto-pasta-salad-recipe/
Once Upon a Chef has this Tasty Pasta Salad with Pesto
https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/pasta-salad-with-pesto.html
Dinner at the Zoo has this Interesting looking Pasta Salad
Delish had this Fine Looking Pesto Feta And Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad
All Recipes has This Creamy Looking Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/232211/pesto-pasta-caprese-salad/
Fine Cooking has This Amazing Summer Pasta Salad With Pesto Vinaigrette
Crème de la Crumb has this Irresistable Chicken Pasta Salad
https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/pesto-chicken-pasta-salad/
Food Crush has this Spectacular looking Creamy Avocado Pesta Pasta Salad
Show me the Yummy has this Yummy looking Pesto Pasta Salad
https://showmetheyummy.com/pesto-pasta-salad-recipe/
Food.com has this Cheese Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad
https://www.food.com/recipe/cheese-tortellini-pesto-pasta-salad-126611#activity-feed
How do you keep pasta from sticking to pasta salad?
First, you have to make sure your water is boiling before you add noodles
Secondly, you stir your pasta
Make sure you DO NOT add oil to your pasta if you are making plans on eating it with sauce
Third, Rinse your cooked pasta with water, but only if you are not eating right away
How long should pasta salad sit before serving?
Refrigerator Cold Pasta is Not the best thing.
Its much better to serve the pasta at room temperature, which helps your pasta have a more appealing texture and it lets the flovors loose.
It’s important to make sure you don’t let the pasta sit out for more than a couple hours so that it avoids any food poisoning
How long should pasta salad chill?
This is dificult. Pasta Salad needs to refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours for the flavours to meld.
Can you make pasta salad 2 days ahead?
Yes, In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomato, lettuce, bacon, red onion and the dressing.
Those ingredients should be tossed until well combined.
If you are making pasta salad in advance, then you can simply store the dressing separately and toss it 10 minutes before serving.
What makes pesto pesto?
The original pesto alla genovese, which is the number 1 pesto recipe in some people’s mind, is made with Genovese basil, coarse salt, garlic and ligurian extra virgin olive oil.
How do you make pesto from scratch?
In order to make pesto from scratch you combine basil, garlic, parmesan and pine nuts in a bowl of a food processor, season with salt and pepper.
With the motor running, you add olive oil in a slow stream until it is emulsified
Store the pesto in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week
Conclusion
Pesto sure does have people wanting more. Can you think of another Pesto Pasta Salad recipe, if so, I would like to hear from you. If you tried many of these recipes or any recipes you found on your own, let me know.