Spinach Basil Pasta Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Spinach Basil Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

1 (6 ounce) package spinach leaves

2 cups fresh basil leaves

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic

minced

4 ounces prosciutto

diced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup toasted pine nuts

Chinese Cold Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.

Step 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

Spinach Basil Pasta Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 372.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.6g 27%

Carbohydrates: 36.4g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 6.6g 26%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 20.7g 32%

Saturated Fat: 4.7g 23%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 2066.3IU 41%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.2mg 40%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 6.7mg 11%

Folate: 69.1mcg 17%

Calcium: 119.8mg 12%

Iron: 3.1mg 18%

Magnesium: 102.1mg 37%

Potassium: 269.2mg 8%

Sodium: 344.5mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 186.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.