Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

"This is always a hit at my BBQ's because it is so light and no cream based products in it. They also like it because I use whole wheat pasta, which is much more health friendly. It's great cold in the summer but also quite good hot in the winter. Add some chicken breast and make it a complete and healthy pasta dish!"
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6-8
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directions

  • Boil the pasta according to directions on the package. I have never been a fan of al dente for whole wheat pasta because it has a little bit more of a bite to it than regular al dente pasta. But cook it to whatever bite you would prefer. Strain in colander and transfer to a bowl large enough to toss in olive oil.
  • Sauté the shallots, peppers and onions in olive oil until they are soft. Add the tomatoes, and sauté until they get soft. Add the garlic at the end so it does not burn. Transfer the mixture into the pasta and toss. Add diced mozzarella cheese, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together and enjoy!

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Hi, I currently live in Lake Zurich IL, a suburb surrounding Downtown Chicago. However, I originally came to this country when I was 7 years old from Moldova, a small country bordering Romania, but with similar cultures and cuisines to those of Russia. I graduated with a Culinary Degree from Kendall College in 2004. I love to cook all and any types of meals for my friends and family and look forward to sharing my recipes with everyone here!
 
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