Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe - A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Dish

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
• 1/2 cup of store-bought or homemade pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup of black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup of pine nuts
• 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta and pesto sauce until well combined.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, black olives, pine nuts, and fresh basil leaves to the bowl, and toss until evenly distributed.
4. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Tips:

• You can use any type of pasta you like for this dish, but penne and fusilli are the most popular.
• If you're making the pesto sauce from scratch, you can use a combination of basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
• You can add other ingredients to this dish, such as grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or sun-dried tomatoes.
• This dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course, depending on your preference.