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Zesty Pasta Salad
Zesty Pasta Salad
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Delicious veggie pasta salad, ready in 35 mins, ideal as a side dish.
Ingredients:
  • 1 package (16 ounces) long fusilli (corkscrew) pasta or spaghetti
  • 1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 3 medium bell peppers, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, if desired
Instructions:
  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil, and add salt if desired. Cook the pasta for 11 minutes in the boiling water. Then, add the asparagus and cook for about 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain the pasta and asparagus, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
  • Combine the dressing, basil, and red pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, asparagus, and remaining ingredients, then toss everything together.

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