Just-Right Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta

• 2 packages knorr pesto sauce mix, unprepared
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 5-6 garlic cloves
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 cup black olives
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta as indicated on package. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside in large bowl.

2. 2

   Combine water, olive oil, and dry Knorr pesto mix together in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.

3. 3

   Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 or more minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Peel and wash garlic. Chop finely and add to bowl with pasta.

5. 5

   Wash tomatoes and slice lengthwise. Add to pasta.

6. 6

   Dice black olives and add to pasta.

7. 7

   Add basil to pasta and stir until all ingredients are well mingled.

8. 8

   Pour sauce over pasta mixture and stir.

9. 9

   Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir well.

10. 10

    Chill overnight for best results.