Farfalle Salad

Farfalle Salad
Farfalle Salad
When adding the pesto and hot water to the pasta, taste to get a good balance of flavor and texture.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Pasta Side Dinner Italian American Parmesan Potluck Parade Vegetarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup prepared pesto
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation 1. Combine the peppers, onion, peas, scallions, and olives in a bowl. Reserve. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with the olive oil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Remove the pasta to a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the pasta water. 3. Add the pesto and reserved vegetables to the pasta; toss to combine. Toss with cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let it rest at room temperature. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Add more pesto and hot water to thin if necessary. Per serving: 380 calories, 51g carbohydrates, 12g protein, 14g fat, 5mg cholesterol Nutritional analysis provided by Parade

Preparation 1. Combine the peppers, onion, peas, scallions, and olives in a bowl. Reserve. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with the olive oil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Remove the pasta to a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the pasta water. 3. Add the pesto and reserved vegetables to the pasta; toss to combine. Toss with cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let it rest at room temperature. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Add more pesto and hot water to thin if necessary. Per serving: 380 calories, 51g carbohydrates, 12g protein, 14g fat, 5mg cholesterol Nutritional analysis provided by Parade