Italian Pesto Pasta Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home magazine-
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw
Ingredients
- 8 oz. dried elbow macaroni
- 1 7 to 8 oz. jar basil pesto
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
- 1/2 5 oz. pkg. baby arugula
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (2 oz.)
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Directions
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Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
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In a large bowl stir together pesto, vinegar, and salt. Add macaroni, beans, arugula, half the cheese , and half the nuts; toss to combine. Serve at once or cover and chill up to 6 hours. Top with remaining cheese and nuts before serving.