Name: Cantanzaro Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: For Cantanzaro Pesto:; 1 cup basil; 2 cups baby spinach; ½ clove garlic; ¼ cup pine nuts; ¼ cup olive oil; For pasta salad:; 1 lb. fusilli pasta; 1 cup Castelvetrano olives, crushed, torn, and pitted; 8 oz. mozzarella pearls; 1 pint (around 8 oz.) tri-colored cherry tomatoes, halved

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Cantanzaro Pesto Pasta Salad

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

30-Minute Meals

An easy pasta salad that's elevated by a fresh pesto featuring our Cantanzaro Herbs blend. Great for spring and summer entertaining, picnics, and potlucks.

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Serves 6 to 8 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

For Cantanzaro Pesto: 1 cup basil 2 cups baby spinach

2 Tbsp. Cantanzaro Herbs

½ clove garlic ¼ cup pine nuts ¼ cup olive oil

1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

For pasta salad: 1 lb. fusilli pasta 1 cup Castelvetrano olives, crushed, torn, and pitted 8 oz. mozzarella pearls 1 pint (around 8 oz.) tri-colored cherry tomatoes, halved

1 tsp. Salt & Pepper Tableside Seasoning, plus more to taste

Directions

Step 1 Boil the pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2 Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, make the Cantanzaro Pesto. Add the basil, spinach, Cantanzaro Herbs, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and bright green.

Step 3 In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the Cantanzaro Pesto and toss to coat. Add the olives, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, and Salt and Pepper Tableside Seasoning. Toss to evenly distribute and serve.