Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta; 3 Tbsp. prepared basil pesto; 3 tbsp. Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; Ground black pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsp. pine (pignoli) nuts toasted (optional)

Preparation Time10 mins Cooking Time20 mins Makes 4 servings

Creamy pesto pasta salad with toasted pine nuts, parmesan and Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise. Perfect for a quick, light lunch.

Nutritional Information

Calories

370 (4 serving)

Total Fat

17g (4 serving)

Saturated Fat

2.5g (4 serving)

Cholesterol

10mg (4 serving)

Sodium

210mg (4 serving)

Total Carbs

43g (4 serving)

Dietary Fiber

2g (4 serving)

Sugars

3g (4 serving)

Protein

10g (4 serving)

Ingredients List

8 ounces penne pasta
3 Tbsp. prepared basil pesto
3 tbsp. Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Ground black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. pine (pignoli) nuts toasted (optional)

Directions

1. Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.

2. Combine cooked pasta, basil pesto, Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, lemon juice and black pepper in medium bowl. Garnish with cheese and pine nuts.