Layered Picnic Pasta Salad

Yield:
6 servings

Preparation Time:
10 min; Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

  1. 1 package (12 ounces) bow tie (farfalle) pasta
  2. 1/2 cup vinaigrette salad dressing (divided)
  3. 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  4. 3 plum or toma tomatoes, sliced
  5. 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  6. 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
  7. 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  8. 3 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:

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

Transfer half the pasta to a clear glass bowl.

Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, and prosciutto over 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.

Source: National Pasta Association www.ilovepasta.org


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