Healthy Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Spinach Basil Sauce

Name: Healthy Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Spinach Basil Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb tri-color rotini pasta; 3 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half; 1 lb mini mozzarella balls (or mozzarella pearls); 7 oz jar oil-packed chopped sun-dried tomatoes, removed and drained from the oil; 6 oz bag baby spinach; 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; Salt; Pepper

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

This tri-color rotini pasta salad is served cold, making it perfect for summertime gatherings. It features my popular spinach basil green sauce, which uses a whole bag of spinach (!) and provides vibrant green color and a pesto-like flavor. Toss cooked and cooled tri-color rotini with the homemade sauce along with cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and mini mozzarella balls for a nutritious and delicious cold pasta salad.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:43:15 GMT