Spinach Basil Pasta Salad

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Use this delicious spinach and basil pasta salad as an alternative to traditional pasta or potato salads at your BBQ!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

  • 1 (6 ounce) package spinach leaves

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 ounces prosciutto, diced

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool, then drain well in a colander set in the sink.

  2. Toss spinach and basil together in a large bowl.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat.

  4. Add prosciutto mixture to spinach and basil and toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and toss again. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

372 Calories
21g Fat
36g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 372
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 345mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 269mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.