How to Make Zucchini Chicken Pesto Pasta

Penne Pesto Pasta Salad

Zucchini noodles covered in homemade basil pesto with chicken.

Recipe Summary Penne Pesto Pasta Salad

Penne pasta is tossed with basil pesto, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and black olives for a colorful and delicious pasta salad.

Ingredients | Zucchini Chicken Pesto Pasta

1 (8 ounce) package truRoots® Ancient Grains Organic Penne

½ cup prepared fresh basil pesto

1 (8 ounce) container mozzarella pearls (perline)*

1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

4 sprigs Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water, just until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.

Combine pasta and pesto in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, tomatoes, Parmesan and olives. Chill until ready to serve. Serve garnished with basil sprigs, if desired.

*Mozzarella Pearls (perline) are pearl-sized portions of cheese. Mozzarella Pearls can be substituted by cutting an 8 ounce mozzarella ball (pallini) into 84 pieces.

Info | Zucchini Chicken Pesto Pasta

prep: 10 mins cook: 15 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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