Pesto Pasta Salad - With meat

1 1/2 cups rotini pasta 3 tablespoons pesto, or to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/8[...]

2 lbs chicken tenders 1 lb spiral shaped pasta (can use tri colored) 2 cups fresh basil , packed 1 cup tomato , chopped, seeds and juice removed 1/2 cup olive[...]

1 lb pasta , corkscrew (or orzo) 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , packed 1 cup prepared pesto sauce 1/2-1 cup grated[...]