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christmas pasta salad

Christmas Pasta Salad


Description

 

Hey wonderful peeps! 🌟 My friends at Harris Scarfe have a great range of cookware in store and online that is perfect for cooking your Christmas feasts.  I am in love with my new pasta pot!  No more stuck pasta on the bottom for me!


Ingredients

Units Scale

Christmas Pasta Salad

  • 500g bow pasta
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto (homemade recipe below!)
  • 1 jar roasted capsicum slices
  • 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 220g baby bocconcini

Pesto Recipe

  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A squeeze of lemon juice (optional, for freshness)

Instructions

  1. Start by toasting pine nuts in a dry pan over low heat until lightly golden.
  2. In your food processor, combine basil, nuts, garlic, cheese, and oil. Pulse to create a beautiful chunky pesto sauce.
  3. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and a lemon squeeze for zing.
  4. Stir the pesto through your cooked pasta.
  5. Add drained sun-dried tomatoes, baby bocconcini, blanched broccoli and capsicum. Toss together for a mouthwatering holiday feast!
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Australian