Description
A delightful dish combining fresh basil, ripe tomatoes, and fusilli pasta, perfect for a quick lunch or as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, basil pesto, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Add in the fresh arugula and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together gently until well mixed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Use high-quality basil pesto for the best flavor. Customize your salad with additional ingredients to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg