Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 box (7.6 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® basil pesto pasta salad mix
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella cheese balls) (7 oz), cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 precooked smoked Italian sausage links, thinly sliced (about 10 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Instruction

  • Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, to toast pine nuts, place in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly until nuts are light brown.
  • In large bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet, cold water and oil. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and sausage. Stir in cooked pasta until well mixed.
  • Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Garnish with pine nuts and basil.