Name: Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 (9-ounce) packages Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine Lettuce; 1 pound whole wheat pasta; 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, (toasted); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic, (minced); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 plum tomatoes, (chopped); 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red pepper, (drained, diced)

Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad

This hearty Italian-themed main dish salad has a twist on traditional ingredients that everyone will love!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Ingredients

2 (9-ounce) packages Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine Lettuce
1 pound whole wheat pasta
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red pepper, drained, diced

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
Combine basil, parsley, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down side as necessary, until finely chopped. With processor running, slowly drizzle in oil. Add the pesto, tomato, and peppers to the pasta; toss to coat.
Arrange Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine Lettuce on four plates; top with pasta.

Made with

Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad