Orzo pasta salad with basil butter, peppers, and tomatoes is a complete enjoyment for your taste buds. This delightful summer ...

Add the pine nuts and basil and toss gently before serving. Use whatever pasta shapes you like such ... separately if you’re not eating this salad straight away and mix it in before serving.

Drain the pasta in a colander and run it under a cold tap until cooled. Stir the dressing, cucumber, tomatoes, basil, feta and olives, if using, into the pasta and serve.

DRAIN pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet. Stir in Parmesan and half the basil; top with shrimp and remaining basil. Serve with a crisp mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing.

To really amp up the flavor of standard pasta salad, all you may need is a jar of fresh, herbaceous pesto to bring the look and taste to a whole new level.

These packets typically contain a blend of powdered milk (or sour cream), parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, and corn ...