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Pesto Pasta Salad with whole wheat pasta, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, and arugula
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Pesto Pasta Salad

This quick and easy pesto pasta salad is always a crowd-favorite! Made with only five ingredients: whole wheat pasta, roasted red peppers, basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, and fresh arugula.
Course Main Course
Keyword Baby Arugula, Mozzarella Cheese, Pasta, Pesto, Roasted Red Peppers
Cooking Method 5-Ingredient Meals, Stovetop
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 484kcal
Author Recipe Adapted From: GimmieSomeOven.com

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Pasta Whole wheat
  • 12 ounces Roasted Red Peppers Drained and roughly chopped
  • 6 ounces Pesto About ¾ cup
  • 1 ball Mozzarella Diced
  • 3 handfuls Arugula

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of generously-salted boiling, according to package instructions. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water for about 20-30 seconds until no longer hot.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss pasta with the remaining ingredients until combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1260mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1326IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg