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Warm Pasta Salad

Serves 4-6
Preparation Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

500g (1lb) rigatoni
1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
425g can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
8 thin slices prosciutto, chopped
1/2 cup (75g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
1/4 cup (15g) fresh basil leaves, shredded
2 cups (70g) rocked leaves, washed and drained well
1/4 cup (40g) pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/4 cup (45g) small black Italian olives

Method

  1. Add the rigatoni to large pan of rapidly boiling water and cook till dente. Whisk the oil, garlic and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl till well combined and set aside.
  2. Drain the pasta thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl. Add oil mixture and toss through while the pasta is still hot. Allow the pasta to cool slightly. Add the artichoke hearts, prosciutto, sun-dried tomato, basil, rocket, pine nuts and olives.
  3. Toss together until well combined, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

Cooking Tips

To toast the pine nuts, place in a dry frying pan and cook over moderate heat for 1-2 minutes, till lightly golden and let cool.

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