Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad

This Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad is the traditional Caprese salad in pasta form! Pasta, tomatoes, basil, and tomatoes!

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups orecchiette pasta , or other small pasta
• 3 tablespoons pesto , or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt , or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar , more to taste
• 3/4 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 3/4 cup small pearlini fresh mozzarella balls (or ciliegine cut in half)
• 3 leaves fresh basil leaves , finely shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and cool.
2. Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. You can add more balsamic to taste but it will start to change the color of the dressing unless you are using white balsamic vinegar.
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