Dinner for 5
Pesto Pasta Salad with mozzarella
$6.49for 430 minServes 5
Fusilli, peas, mozzarella, and pine nuts are cooled and tossed with pesto, mayonnaise, lemon, and cheese.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $0.75Typical price |
 | Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.11 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersBack to schoolSummer
$1.62 per serving$6.49 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fusilli pasta
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought pesto
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano
- 1 package (8 oz) mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil (optional)
Steps
- Boil the fusilli in salted water until tender, adding the peas during the final 2 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and peas, rinse them with cold water, and cool them for 5 minutes.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Whisk the pesto, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Toss in the pasta, peas, mozzarella, Parmesan, and pine nuts.
- Chill the salad for 5 minutes and stir in the basil.
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