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Italian pasta salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Quick and flavorful Italian salad with pasta, pesto, mozzarella, and carpaccio. A fresh, filling dish perfect for lunch or warm-weather dinners!
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Preparation5 minutes
Cook time10 minutes
Total time15 minutes
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Ingredients

4 people
  • 150 gram pasta of your choice
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 2 tbsp cooking cream
  • 40 gram pine nuts
  • 75 gram lamb's lettuce (or arugula)
  • 4 tomatoes (cut into small pieces)
  • 250 gram mozzarella in small balls (drained)
  • 250 gram carpaccio ( at room temperature)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Big pot
  • Frying pan
  • Salad bowl

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions. Then, immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Mix in the pesto, cooking cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a frying pan without oil or butter until golden brown.
  • Divide the lettuce among deep plates. Top with pasta, diced tomato, mozzarella balls, and carpaccio.
  • Add extra pesto, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Proteins: 35g | Fats: 36g | Saturated fats: 15g

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