Pesto Pasta Caprese

Ingredients

• 1# dry pasta cooked al dente (radiatori, cavatappi, penne)
• 1 C salted pasta water
• 3/4 C Fresh Basil Pesto
• 1/2 C perlini mozzarella
• 1/4 C grated parmesan
• 1/2 C cherry tomatoes halved
• fresh basil leaves to garnish
• lemon zest optional

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in heavily salted water to al dente
2. drain all but 1 cup pasta water, set aside
3. in the same pot stir in Fresh Basil Pesto
4. stir in pasta water as needed to create a pesto sauce
5. pour pesto pasta into a large serving bowl
6. top with perlini mozzarella, grated parmesan and tomato halves
7. garnish with fresh basil leaves and lemon zest before serving.