Spring Pasta Salad With Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Spring Pasta Salad With Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:; 1 Shallot, Quartered; 2 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Basil, Leaves Only; 1 clove (Large) Garlic; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 1/4 Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Salt; FOR THE PASTA SALAD:; 1 pound Whole Wheat Penne Pasta; 1 pint Halved Cherry Tomatoes; 1 cup Fresh Or Frozen Peas; 1 Peach, Chopped; 1/2 cups Baby Arugula; 12 ounces, fluid Mini Mozzarella Balls, Drained And Halved; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
1 Shallot, Quartered
2 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Basil, Leaves Only
1 clove (Large) Garlic
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 cups Olive Oil
1/4 Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Salt
FOR THE PASTA SALAD:
1 pound Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
1 pint Halved Cherry Tomatoes
1 cup Fresh Or Frozen Peas
1 Peach, Chopped
1/2 cups Baby Arugula
12 ounces, fluid Mini Mozzarella Balls, Drained And Halved
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
For the vinaigrette:
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Combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and blend on high until very smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside.
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For the pasta salad:
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Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a large spoonful of salt to the water and stir in the penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions, about 7-9 minutes. Drain the pasta, and rinse with cold water in a colander. Shake off the excess water and place the pasta in a large bowl.
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Add tomatoes, peas, chopped peach, arugula, and mozzarella balls over the pasta. Pour vinaigrette over the top and toss well to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed.

1007

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:, 1 Shallot, Quartered, 2 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Basil, Leaves Only, 1 clove (Large) Garlic, and more.

Yes, Spring Pasta Salad With Basil Vinaigrette falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spring Pasta Salad With Basil Vinaigrette

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