Deze perfecte pastasalade voor een picknick bestaat uit fusilli gemengd met verse basilicumpesto, aangevuld met peperige rucola, zoete cherrytomaten en knapperige gele paprika. Het is een kleurrijk en verfrissend gerecht dat gemakkelijk te bereiden is en perfect is voor bijeenkomsten in warm weer.
This picnic-perfect pasta salad features fusilli tossed in fresh basil pesto, complemented by peppery rocket, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crisp yellow pepper. It's a vibrant and refreshing dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for warm weather gatherings.Author:
Agi
Ingredients
250 g fusilli pasta
4 tbsp basil pesto
50 g rocket
200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
Shaved parmesan, to serve (optional)
Directions
Cook the fusilli in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions until al dente.
Drain, rinse briefly under cold water and drain well.
Toss the warm-but-cooled pasta with the pesto, olive oil and lemon juice until evenly coated.
Fold through the cherry tomatoes and yellow pepper, then gently mix in the rocket just before serving so it stays fresh.
Season, top with shaved parmesan if using, and serve.
