WALNUT PESTO FALL PASTA SALAD✨ We all know and love summer pasta salads, but wait until you try my FALL pasta salad made with seasonal ingredients, including the tastiest walnut pesto made with @CAWalnuts! The hero of this dish is the walnut pesto which is nutritious, easy to make, and so delicious! What I love about this walnut pesto is that I can make a big batch of it and use it in many other recipes- California walnuts are a versatile ingredient. California walnuts are a staple in my kitchen, as they can make meals simpler, and there are various ways to add them to your favorite dishes! They are also an easy go-to ingredient to keep in the fridge for a quick snack- plus, they are full of critical nutrients like protein, fiber, and omega-3 ALA! Make sure to pick up an extra bag of California walnuts! Find the recipe below, enjoy xx #ad Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 1 butternut squash 2 cups cremini mushrooms 1 box pasta of choice 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes 1/2 cup California walnuts 1 cup mozzarella balls / bocconcini 1 cup arugula 1 handful fresh rosemary 2 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper 4-5 pieces prosciutto Walnut Pesto 1/2 cup California walnuts 1 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup arugula 1 lemon, juiced and zested Salt & pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cube butternut squash and place on baking sheet. Add mushrooms to same baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over top, add salt & pepper and fresh rosemary. Bake for 20 minutes. If mushrooms are crispy, remove from baking sheet and add to a bowl and cover. Add butternut squash back to the oven for 25 mins until roasted. When mushrooms are removed from oven, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Once water is boiled, add pasta and cook according to box instructions. Once butternut squash is cooked, remove from oven and set aside in a bowl and cover. *Recipe continued in the comments! #pasta #pastasalad #pesto #pestopasta #easyrecipes #pastasalad #fallrecipes #homecooking #homecook