Tomato Pasta Salad Lunch Box
Turn pasta leftovers into this quick and easy pasta salad for a fuss-free school lunch your kids will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked pasta, like cavatappi or rotini
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
Prep
- In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is well coated, then transfer to a lunch container.
Pack it for school
- Place the pasta salad, any healthy sides, and a fork inside a lunch bag. Use an ice pack to keep it cool and fresh until lunchtime.
Notes
This is a great way to use up leftover pasta! Just set aside 1 cup after cooking and let it cool before making this easy lunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg
