Tomato-Basil-Asparagus Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe came from my friend, Elizabeth. Great on a hot summer day. Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta |
1 lb asparagus |
1 cup oil and lemon dressing with herbs |
1 ounce fresh basil |
1 pint grape tomatoes |
salt & pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook bow tie pasta according to directions, adding asparagus (cut into 2 inch pieces) during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
2. Drain and rinse under cool water.
3. Stir together 1 cup bottled dressing and chopped basil.
4. Pour 3/4 cup dressing mixture over pasta mixture.
5. Stir in grape tomatoes, halved.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cover and chill 1 hour.
8. Toss pasta mixture with remaining 1/4 cup dressing before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh basil.
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