Ditalini Pasta Salad

4.67 from 3 votes

This easy Ditalini Pasta Salad is packed with roasted summer veggies, tossed in pesto, and finished with a sprinkle of feta. Delicious & meal prep friendly!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Chill Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $8.67 recipe / $1.08 serving

Servings: servings (1 cup each)

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Jennie Alley

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Medium Pot
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

1 cup zucchini medium dice, $0.75
1 cup red bell pepper medium dice, $1.48
2 cups eggplant medium dice, $1.49
2 Tbsp olive oil divided, $0.35
1 tsp salt $0.04
1 tsp garlic powder $0.12
½ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.08
8 oz ditalini pasta $0.83*
¾ cup pesto $2.22
¼ cup feta cheese $1.31

Instructions

Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, red bell pepper, and eggplant with 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, turning the pan halfway through.
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ditalini pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, roasted vegetables, pesto, and feta. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor. Garnish with additional feta cheese when serving if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

*Ditalini can be swapped for any small pasta shape like small shells, elbows, or orzo...whatever you have on hand works!

Nutrition

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