Side dishe for 4
Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
$6.03for 410 minServes 4
Orecchiette, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and pesto combine in a quick pasta salad with garlic, pepper, and balsamic.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 11 oz$0.10/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.05Typical price |
 | Alfredo, 1.5 oz$0.18/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.26Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.38Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.03 | ||
Swaps
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperVinegar
Not included in the cost.
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesBack to schoolSummer
$1.51 per serving$6.03 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 cups dry orecchiette pasta
- 1/3 cup pesto (optional)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups small pearlini fresh mozzarella balls
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- balsamic glaze (optional)
Steps
- Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook the orecchiette for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it briefly under cold water.
- Toss the pasta with pesto, olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
- Fold in the tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil, then drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
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