Tuscan Pasta Salad

Name: Tuscan Pasta Salad
Ingredients: Pasta Salad; 16 ounces bowtie pasta; 1 cup kalamata olives, halved; 1/2 cup oil packed sundried tomatoes, chopped; 14 ounces can artichoke hearts, chopped; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2-3 tablespoons balsamic glaze; Balsamic Dressing; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves garlic

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

Pasta Salad
16 ounces bowtie pasta
1 cup kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup oil packed sundried tomatoes, chopped
14 ounces can artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Balsamic Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic

Directions

1

Cook the pasta according to package directions; strain it and place in a large mixing bowl.
2

Add the remaining ingredients except the Parmesan cheese, and balsamic glaze.
3

Whisk ingredients together until blended and thickened.
4

Pour over the pasta salad, and then drizzle the top with balsamic glaze.
5

Sprinkle fresh Parmesan cheese over the top.