Barilla Penne & Pesto Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 12 min
Servings8

Ingredients

  • 1 box Barilla Penne 
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 jar Barilla Basil Pesto
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese-crumbled
  • 1 medium red bell pepper-cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium green sweet pepper-cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium seedless cucumber-sliced into half-moon shapes
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano-for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, draining 1 minute short of required cooking time.
  2. Toss the pasta with olive oil and place on a baking sheet to cool. 
  3. Once the pasta is cool, in a large bowl, gently toss all ingredients to combine. 
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with oregano.