Caprese pesto pasta salad

Ingredients

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• 1 pound pasta
• 3 pounds cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 11 oz small mozzarella cheese balls
• ⅓ cup pesto
• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Bring salted water to boil in a large pot. Add the pasta, stir and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta, place in a large salad bowl

2. Add the pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Gently stir then season with salt and pepper to taste

3. Garnish with some fresh basil leaves and serve room temperature or cold

4. Store in airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days