A delightful and refreshing pasta salad featuring cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a flavorful herb pesto.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, following the package instructions.
Stir the pasta occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the frozen peas to the pot during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
This step ensures the peas are perfectly tender.
Drain the pasta and peas, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Shake the colander gently to remove excess water.
Prepare the pesto by blending the basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Toast the pine nuts beforehand for a richer flavor.
Toss the pasta and peas with the prepared pesto until evenly coated.
Use a spatula to scrape all the pesto from the blender.
Add the cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl and gently mix.
Mix gently to avoid breaking the tomatoes.
Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Chilling the salad enhances the flavors.
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