Pesto Yorkshire Pasta Salad

LunchServes 2

Simple, nutritious and full of fresh flavours, this Pesto Yorkshire Pasta Salad from the team at Malton based Yorkshire Pasta is comforting and wholesome and will see you through the chilly days of January. Using their Tortiglioni pasta alongside fresh tomatoes, basil and olives, it’s quick to prepare and perfect for an easy lunchtime dish. For more recipe inspiration using their award-winning range visit www.yorkshirepasta.co.uk Recipe curtesy of @yorkshire_foodies

Ingredients

250g Tortiglioni Yorkshire Pasta

8 Piccolo cherry tomatoes

8 black olives

1/2 cucumber

1 mozzarella ball

2 tbsp pesto

A handful of fresh basil leaves

A drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and add the Yorkshire Pasta Tortiglioni
  2. Simmer the pasta for 10-12 mins until ‘al dente’
  3. Drain the pasta and set aside to cool
  4. Once cool, add 2 tbsp of pesto, the piccolo cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, black olives, ripped mozzarella and torn fresh basil leaves
  5. Stir until everything is coated with the pesto
  6. Season to taste and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil all over
  7. Serve and enjoy!