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italian pasta salad

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Recipe by
MaryAnn Whitbeck
@madmaw
Tifton, GA

I got this recipe from my late husband's cousin who got it from a cooking school. My family and friends just love it. It is quick and easy and can be either a entree or a salad.

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yield 4 -6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For italian pasta salad

  • 1 lb
    penne or bowtie pasta
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 c
    sliced red onion
  • 3 tsp
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 can
    diced italian tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh basil, chiffonade
  • 3 oz
    prosciutto, cut into thin strips
  • 1 c
    frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/3 c
    grated grana padano cheese
  • 1/4 c
    pine nuts, toasted

How To Make italian pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook pasts according to package directions.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes. Drain pasta and add with the tomatoes to the seasonings in the pan. Stir to coat.
  • 3
    Stir in basil, proscuitto and peas. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes just to heat through. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts. Serve immediately.
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