Whip up this Irresistible Spinach Basil Pasta Salad

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagebow tie pasta

  • 1(6 ounce) packagespinach leaves

  • 2cupsfresh basil leaves

  • ½cupextra virgin olive oil

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 4ouncesprosciutto, diced

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¾cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½cuptoasted pine nuts

Cooking 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories372
% 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.

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