Pesto Surprise

Description

Need a quick salad for a picnic? Or potluck? This is perfect and fast!

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 1 (.6 ounce) package zesty Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 (2.25 ounce) cans chopped black olives, drained
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced green olives, drained
  • 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons pesto

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse with cold water and drain.
  2. Prepared zesty Italian dressing according to package directions.
  3. In a large bowl
  4. toss together pasta
  5. tomatoes
  6. artichoke hearts
  7. black olives
  8. green olives and cheese. Pour dressing over all
  9. add pesto
  10. and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 10

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