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FRESH ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
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NDSU Extension
Servings
Servings:
12
Title

Fresh Italian Pasta Salad

Recipe Type
Description

A classic pasta salad.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta (about 1½ cups)

  • 6 ounces frozen peas

  • 1 cup chopped red peppers

  • ½ tablespoon dried basil

  • 1 (2.25-ounce) can black olives

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers

Dressing:

  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Dash ground black pepper

Directions

Directions

Cook pasta and frozen peas according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, red pepper, celery, cucumbers and olives. Sprinkle the basil over the top. In a separate bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss gently to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Enjoy a wide variety of grain foods. Eating more whole grains is good for your heart and may help prevent certain types of cancer. Whole grains also make you feel “full” longer, so you are less likely to overeat.

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Now You're Cookin': More Fruits and Vegetables! (FN696, Reviewed August 2021)

Family meals give parents/caregivers a chance to be good nutrition role models for children. Whether you’re sharing a meal at a park, in a car or at the family table, children who eat with their families eat a more nutritious diet.

Now You're Cookin': More Whole Grains! (FN695, Reviewed August 2021)

Children who eat more often with their families eat a healthier diet, including more grains, fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.