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Spinach Basil Pasta Salad

By: jen1473  
"This is a delicious salad! Use this as an alternative to the traditional pasta or potato salads at your BBQ!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
  • 1 (6 ounce) package spinach leaves
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, diced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 372 | Total Fat: 20.7g | Cholesterol: 15mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by dazzlngbuttrflyz 
Delicious! Generously salt the pasta water and you shouldn't need to add more salt later, the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by dessertqueen13 
I think this was the best pasta salad i have ever had! I added more herbs and a little bit of... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by TGannon 
this is one of my new favorite recipes. I made it for a cook out and received rave reviews... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2009 by boilerjoanne 
Very nice recipe! I used salami, as I had no prosciutto, and I subbed slivered almonds for... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Ashley 
Great pasta salad! I used sliced country baked ham and skipped the salt because it's what I... MORE

 
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