Pearl Pasta Salad

Name: Pearl Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked acini di pepe pasta; 3 cups frozen corn; 1 jar (14 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 jar (6 ounces) prepared pesto; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 15 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I was served this salad at a hotel in Sacramento and just loved it. Here’s my version. It’s great to take along on camping trips or picnics.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked acini di pepe pasta
3 cups frozen corn
1 jar (14 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) prepared pesto
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding corn during the last 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, pesto, cheese, oil, salt and pepper. Add pasta and corn; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 299 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.

I was served this salad at a hotel in Sacramento and just loved it. Here’s my version. It’s great to take along on camping trips or picnics.

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