Pasta Salad

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. fresh basil leaves, cut in slivers (reserve 1/2 c. for vinaigrette)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 oz. fettucine noodles
  • 1 lb. green beans, rinsed, raw and trimmed
  • 6 plum tomatoes, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 c. Calamata or imported olives
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Boil water in a large pot and add oil and noodles.
  2. 2
    Cook until al dente (not mushy).
  3. 3
    Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. 4
    Toss with 1/2 cup Red Wine Basil Vinaigarette.
  5. 5
    Boil beans 5 to 8 minutes or just tender.
  6. 6
    Drain and rinse with cold water.
  7. 7
    Place pasta in a large bowl.
  8. 8
    Cover with tomatoes, green beans, olives, 1 1/2 cups basil and parsley.
  9. 9
    Pour vinaigarette over salad and top with cheese.
  10. 10
    Toss and serve.

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