Pasta Salad with Pesto and Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 6 ounces whole grain short pasta
• 12 big fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella

Directions

1. Over high heat, boil a pot of salted water.
2. When it starts to boil, put the pasta.
3. Cook according to the number of minutes indicated in the package or until they are al dente.
4. When they are cooked, put the pot under the faucet and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
5. Drain then set aside in a bowl.
6. Using an immersion blender or food processor, prepare the pesto.
7. Blend the pine nuts, basil, garlic, salt, and Parmesan cheese. While blending, pour the extra virgin olive oil. Set aside.
8. In a serving bowl, mix the pasta and the pesto then add the tomatoes and the mozzarella.
9. Serve at room temperature or cold.