Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad

CREATOR

Italian

4 Servings

3 cups dry orecchiette pasta, or other small pasta, (or 4 1/2 cups cooked pasta)
1/3 cup pesto, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, more to taste
1 1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cups small pearlini fresh mozzarella balls
6 leaves fresh basil leaves, finely shredded
(optional) balsamic glaze