Name: 5-INGREDIENT PESTO PASTA SALAD
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. whole wheat pasta; 1 jar roasted red peppers (drained and roughly chopped); 1 jar basil pesto ((about 3/4 cup)); 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese (diced); 3 handfuls arugula (fresh)

5-INGREDIENT PESTO PASTA SALAD

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Salads & Dressings

Ingredients

1 lb. whole wheat pasta
1 jar roasted red peppers drained and roughly chopped
1 jar basil pesto (about 3/4 cup)
1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese diced
3 handfuls arugula fresh

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot of generously-salted boiling water al dente, 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.

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