Spinach Basil Pasta Salad Recipe
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Spinach Basil Pasta Salad

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by GBBWWHITE   view full review
This is my new favorite salad -- used all spinach instead of basil and used fried choped up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by jeidipippins   view full review
Really enjoyed this one. The first time I made it I followed the advise of some reviewers and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by WATPOLO555   view full review
Absolutely fabulous, followed the recipe to the letter, and it was awesome. The basil was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by PMtz19   view full review
I'm a firm believer about rating a recipe as it was written. It drives me nuts when people...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by dessertqueen13   view full review
I think this was the best pasta salad i have ever had! I added more herbs and a little bit of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2010 by stephieq   view full review
This salad was awesome. I made it to bring to a Sunday dinner at my in-laws, and they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2010 by jessmartz   view full review
Excellent pasta salad. My husband dislikes most pasta salads but liked this one. I added black...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by dazzlngbuttrflyz   view full review
Delicious! Generously salt the pasta water and you shouldn't need to add more salt later, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by annabanana23   view full review
So yummy! Made it without the meat and it was still delish!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by TGannon   view full review
this is one of my new favorite recipes. I made it for a cook out and received rave reviews...

 

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