Pasta pesto recept mozzarella

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How do I keep the pesto bright green?

Unfortunately, pesto sauces are prone to oxidation, so be sure to use a fresh pesto sauce, toss the pasta with the pesto off the heat.

Just make sure to use a good-quality brand with fresh ingredients only (no preservatives).

What pasta shape is best to use with pesto sauce?

Whatever noodle shape you love works great here. Whether you’re using up leftovers from a jar of pesto or whipping up a fresh batch, this pesto sauce pasta is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

pasta pesto recept mozzarella

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Vibrantly flavorful, endlessly customizable, ready in a flash, and downright crave-worthy, this Pesto Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner hero. I recommend garnishing the pasta with lemon zest for brightness.

  • Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (aka Pesto Rosso). Bold, sweet, tangy in flavor with a reddish-orange hue, this sauce pairs wonderfully with sausage or grilled chicken.
  • Arugula Pesto or Watercress Pesto. Peppery, bright, and vibrant in taste, this pesto tastes great with grilled shrimp.
  • Nut-Free Pesto.  for allergy-friendly pesto pasta, swap out the nuts for sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds; or skip nuts altogether.
  • Avocado Pesto. Ultra creamy, rich, and silky-smooth, this pesto sauce ideal for avocado lovers or anyone who’s dairy-free or vegan.

    • Can I use store-bought pesto?

    You bet.

  • Drain the pasta, but reserve the water. Be sure to toast them to enhance their flavor. Drain the mozzarella (240g | 1 Cup) and tear it into large pieces.

    When the pasta is cooked, drain the water – but save it in a cup for later.

    If you’re making this to enjoy cold, allow the pasta and pasta water to cool before moving on.

    If making to enjoy cold, allow the pasta and pasta water to cool completely before moving on. See my disclosure for details.

    In search of a new lunch to take to work? I prefer to get a larger ball, and tear it into pieces. And consume within 3 days.

    Loved this mozzarella pesto pasta recipe?

    But, if you have a question you’d like answered, please drop it in the comments section below!

    • What kind of pesto can I use with pasta?

    You can use your favorite pesto flavor or experiment with new sauces and discover something new. Transfer to a sheet-pan and bake in heated oven 25 to 35 minutes or just until the tomatoes collapse and develop some char (if you don't want them too soft, take the tomatoes out earlier).

    I do recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of the bottled stuff though.

  • Salt – Any salt will do, no need to be fancy here. Please always check labels for allergens where applicable.

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