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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Chef Adam Rita Healthy Recipes No. 4: Minestrone Pasta Salad!




Minestrone Pasta Salad


Ingredients


  • 1-1/2 cups dry medium shells or mini penne pasta, uncooked


  • 1 can (16 oz each) dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed


  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, drained


  • 1 cup quartered and sliced zucchini


  • 1/2 cup sliced baby carrots


  • 1/2 cup light Italian dressing


  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool.


  2. Meanwhile, place beans, drained tomatoes, zucchini and carrots in large bowl. Add dressing and pepper; toss together.


  3. Add cooled pasta to vegetable mixture; toss together. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Chef's Tips

This pasta salad may be made up to a day ahead of serving; keep refrigerated.

-Makes 4 (1-1/2 cup) servings

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