ZESTY PASTA SALAD

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Enjoy this tasty pasta salad made with vegetables that's ready in 35 minutes - a perfect side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) long fusilli (corkscrew) pasta or spaghetti
1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
3 medium bell peppers, cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat 4 quarts water (salted if desired) to boiling in 6-quart Dutch oven. Cook pasta in boiling water 11 minutes. Add asparagus to boiling water; cook about 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain pasta and asparagus. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Mix dressing, basil and red pepper in large bowl. Add pasta, asparagus and remaining ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

Serenity McDonald
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe looks like it might change my mind.


Sadaf Gulli
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Rizwan niazi
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I'm going to try this recipe for my next potluck. It looks delicious!


Aijaz Bhatti
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


adryan lsanjos
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Rhiannon Joyce
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Rahmat Ali
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


hsen ali
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit.


Cindy Guerrero Casas
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I love this pasta salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Luyima joseph
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times.


Tiida Dickson
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Umera Majid
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This is my go-to recipe for potlucks and summer gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


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I tried this recipe for a party I was hosting and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Fatimah Jones
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This pasta salad is a summer staple at our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that it's so easy to make, too.