{"id":10875,"date":"2021-07-15T08:22:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T08:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=10875"},"modified":"2021-07-15T08:30:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T08:30:47","slug":"pesto-pasta-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=10875","title":{"rendered":"Pesto Pasta for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Pesto Pasta for Summer featuring pesto, cherry tomatoes and mini mozzarella<\/h4>\n<div id=\"root\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n<p>    <script>\n        (function (w, d, s, o, f, js, fjs) {\n            w['BuildBubbles-Audio-Player'] = o; w[o] = w[o] || function () { (w[o].q = w[o].q || []).push(arguments) };\n            js = d.createElement(s), fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n            js.id = o; js.src = f; js.async = 1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n        }(window, document, 'script', 'w1', 'https:\/\/vasinl124.github.io\/buildbubbles-audio-player-widget\/build\/widget.js'));\n        w1('init', { targetElementId: 'root' });\n        w1('episodeid', { id: '60eff103d6976500179c6b03', center: true });\n    <\/script><\/p>\n<p>Pesto pasta it&#8217;s and Italian classic, but today we are going to make a pesto pasta salad which is perfect for Summer lunch, dinner, parties, barbeques, and any alfresco meal. This one features penne, green pesto, cherry tomatoes and mini mozzarella.<\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients<\/h5>\n<p>120 to 150 grams\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/penne-rigate\/\">penne\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>per person or portion<br \/>\nHalf a jar <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/basil-pesto-large\/\"><strong>pesto genovese<\/strong> <\/a>per portion<br \/>\n6 or more cherry tomatoes per portion<br \/>\n4 mini mozzarella per portion<br \/>\ngrated parmesan as needed<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/7-olive-oils\/\"><strong>extra virgin olive oil<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nfresh or frozen basil leaves<br \/>\nsalt and pepper to taste<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/4-vegetables\/\"><strong>crunchy vegetable<\/strong> <\/a>of your choice (optional)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10879\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pesto pasta\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Preparation<\/h5>\n<p>Boil the water for your pasta. In the meantime, measure the pasta portions, and then once the water is boiling throw the pasta in the pot to cook.<\/p>\n<p>Take this time to wash the cherry tomatoes, drain the mini mozzarella, open your pesto jar, set the table, and pour some wine or lemonade.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10878\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pesto pasta\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When the pasta is ready, drain it, and transfer it to a bowl.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10884\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pesto pasta\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, drizzle some extra virgin olive oil.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10882\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pesto pasta\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then season with salt and pepper and mix well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10881\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pesto pasta\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Time to add the pesto to the pasta and mix.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10880\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pesto pasta\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then grate some parmesan and mix again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10883\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pesto pasta\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, decorate with the cherry tomatoes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10877\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"pesto pasta for summer\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pesto-pasta-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, layer the mini mozzarella and garnish with some basil leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Take the bowl of pasta on the table and enjoy with your family or guests.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tips<\/p>\n<p>By adding some <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/zucchine-alla-casereccia\/\"><strong>homestyle courgettes<\/strong><\/a> you will add more texture and goodness to your pasta. <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/sun-dried-tomatoes\/\"><strong>Sundried tomatoes<\/strong><\/a> are also a good option and so are <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/paranzana-leccina-olives\/\"><strong>black olives<\/strong><\/a>. Feel free, however, to add your favourite mix of crunchy vegetables. We have got a large selection of these <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/4-vegetables\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. This pasta is also a great one to prepare ahead as it keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pesto Pasta for Summer featuring pesto, cherry tomatoes and mini mozzarella Loading&#8230; Pesto pasta it&#8217;s and Italian classic, but today we are going to make a pesto pasta salad which is perfect for Summer lunch, dinner, parties, barbeques, and any alfresco meal. This one features penne, green pesto, cherry tomatoes and mini mozzarella. 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