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Pasta and vegetable salad with basil dressing
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Whip up this delicious pasta salad for a perfect weekday meal prep. Save some for a convenient lunch option tomorrow!
Ingredients:
  • 1 bunch snake beans or 250g green beans, topped, cut into 5cm lengths
  • 375g penne rigate
  • 250g (1 punnet) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced crossways
  • 250.00 ml firmly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable liquid stock
  • 10g shredded parmesan or Vegetarian Hard Cheese
  • 40.00 ml toasted pine nuts
  • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
  • Blanch beans in salted boiling water for 2 minutes until tender crisp, then transfer to cold water to refresh. Cook pasta in the same boiling water following packet instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water before placing in a large serving bowl.
  • For the flavorful basil dressing, simply combine basil leaves, stock or water, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, and garlic in a blender or small food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste, then blend until smooth.
  • Combine the beans, tomatoes, and zucchini with the pasta, gently toss. Drizzle the dressing over and toss until all ingredients are well coated.

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