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    Layered Picnic Pasta Salad


    Source of Recipe


    I love pasta

    Recipe Introduction


    Serves 6






    List of Ingredients




    12 oz. Bow Ties or other medium pasta shape
    1/2 cup vinaigrette salad dressing
    1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
    3 plum tomatoes, sliced
    1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
    2 oz. proscuitto, thinly sliced
    2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
    3 tbsp. parmesan cheese, freshly grated

    Recipe



    Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Return to cooking pan and toss with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing.

    Transfer half of pasta to a clear glass bowl. Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, and proscuitto on pasta. Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle with basil and pour remaining dressing evenly over salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve at once or cover and chill until ready to serve. Toss right before serving to evenly coat dressing.




    Each Serving Provides:
    466 Calories
    16 g Protein
    72 g Carbohydrates
    14 g Fat
    7 mg Cholesterol
    380 mg Sodium
    38 mcg Folate
    Calories from Fat: 26%

 

 

 


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