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Rigatoni Pasta Salad with Parmesan and Pesto in a large serving bowl.
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Pesto Rigatoni Pasta Salad with Parmesan

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
This Pesto Rigatoni Pasta Salad with Parmesan is the perfect easy dinner with tons of leftovers. It is quick to make and uses simple and nutritious ingredients.

Ingredients
 

  • 16 oz bite size rigatoni pasta
  • 8 oz pesto
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shaved parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta of your choice according to the package's instructions
  • While the pasta is cooking, prep the other ingredients
  • Once the pasta is cooked, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process
  • Add the pasta to a large mixing/serving bowl and combine with all of the other ingredients
  • Mix until fully combined and the pasta should be well coated with the pesto
  • Add any extra parmesan, sundried tomatoes or other toppings on top
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keywords: basil pasta, easy dinner recipe, easy lunch recipe, easy pasta recipe, Healthy Pasta Dish, healthy pasta salad, pesto pasta, sun dried tomatoes, vegan pesto