Bowtie Salad Primavera With Fresh Basil and Toasted Pine Nuts
- 1 lb farfalle pasta (bowtie)
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 (2 1/2 ounce) cansliced black olives, drained
- 12 cup sliced green onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups Baby Spinach, slightly chopped
- 12 cup chopped fresh basil
- 13 cup toasted pine nuts
- 14 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Cook pasta as directed on the package until tender but firm.
- Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Toss pasta with tomatoes, zucchini, olives, green onions, garlic, vinaigrette and red pepper flakes.
- Cover and chill, if desired, for up to 24 hours.
- Just before serving, add spinach and basil; toss gently.
- Top with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.
- *For convenience use canned tomatoes with garlic in place of plain diced tomatoes and garlic.
- Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 400; Total fat 8g (Saturated fat 1.5g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 600mg; Carbohydrate 69g; Fiber 4g; Protein 14g.
pasta, tomatoes, zucchini, black olives, green onion, garlic, balsamic vinaigrette, red pepper, fresh basil, nuts, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bowtie-salad-primavera-with-fresh-basil-and-toasted-pine-nuts-422234 (may not work)