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Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Pesto, Asparagus and Roasted Tomatoes - A flavor-packed pasta salad can be easy and healthy, too, and this recipe is proof. Slather DeLallo whole wheat shells in basil pesto, then toss them with roasted asparagus, sweet blistered tomatoes, charred artichokes, and salty bits of prosciutto. All this for only 249 calories per serving
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Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Pesto, Asparagus and Roasted Tomatoes

This whole wheat pasta salad with pesto, asparagus and roasted tomatoes is proof that the only things you need for a completely delicious (and really easy) pasta salad are a few trusty mix-ins, like a jar of your favorite pesto, marinated artichokes, salty prosciutto, and a seasonal veggie or two
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time28 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: pasta salad with asparagus, pasta salad with pesto, roasted tomato recipe, whole wheat pasta salad
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Andie Mitchell

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces DeLallo organic whole wheat shells 1/2 1 pound package
  • scant 1/2 cup DeLallo Traditional Basil Simply Pesto 1/2 6-ounce jar
  • 2/3 cup DeLallo Grilled Artichoke Hearts drained and pressed of oil, chopped
  • 4 ounces finely diced prosciutto

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the asparagus and tomatoes with the olive oil and spread them out on a baking sheet. Season with the salt and pepper and roast until the asparagus is browned and the tomatoes begin to burst, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, boil the pasta al dente, according package directions. Drain and let cool slightly before tossing with the pesto. Add the roasted asparagus, tomatoes, artichokes, prosciutto, and fresh basil, and toss until combined. Serve at room temperature or chill and served cold. Feel free to add a little more pesto or olive oil to rehydrate the chilled pasta if it seems dry.

Notes

Nutrition Information above is for 1 Serving  - 1/8th of Entire Recipe
Nutrition Information for 1 Serving (1/6th of Entire Recipe):
Calories 332, Total Fat 16g, Sat Fat 1.2g, Carb 36.6g, Fiber 5.9g, Sugars 4.3g, Protein 11.3g

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.4g | Protein: 8.5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 3.3g