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Pesto Pasta Salad

This is a super simple side dish that you can whip together quickly and easily!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. pasta small noodle
  • 1/2 cup pesto more as needed
  • 1 pack prosciutto
  • 2-3 handfuls fresh arugula
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 container mini mozzarella cheese balls
  • kosher salt as needed

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Save about 1/2 cup of pasta water in case you need to thin your pesto.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use cooling racks. Lay prosciutto on it flat and bake for 10--15 minutes until crispy. Remove from oven and let cool. Crumble once cool.
  • Add pasta to a large mixing bowl, add pesto and toss to coat, adding any pasta water to thin as necessary. Add arugula, basil and mozzarella cheese. Season to taste.
  • Right before serving, add your prosciutto crumbles and toss once more. Serve and enjoy!
Keyword pasta salad, pesto, prosciutto
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