Spinach & Basil Pasta Salad
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
- 1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 ounces prosciutto, diced
- salt & fresh ground pepper
- 3⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 cup toasted pine nuts
directions
- 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 12-15 minutes or to your liking them rinse with cold water to cool and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
- 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 toss again.
- Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.
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