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Primavera Pasta Salad

Primavera Pasta Salad
Recipe Tip
Veggies for Vitamins
Vegetables offer a host of nutrients including vitamins A, C and folate to name a few. Be sure to get at least 3 to 5 servings of veggies daily.
Substitution
If fresh basil isn’t available, add 1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil leaves.
Health Twist
Look for low-fat or fat-free salad dressing. If you can’t find the Parmesan flavor with less fat, try creamy Italian.

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Farmers' market basil and produce mixed with bow-ties and Parmesan make the perfect pasta salad to serve at your next backyard get-together. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:14 servings (3/4 cup each)
3 1/2cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, (9 ounces)
2cups snow (Chinese) pea pods, strings removed (12 ounces)
2large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
2medium carrots (1 cup)
1/2cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
1cup light creamy Parmesan dressing
2tablespoons milk
1.Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods for last minute of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2.Meanwhile, mix bell peppers, carrots, basil and cheese in very large (4-quart) bowl. Mix dressing and milk in small bowl with wire whisk. Add dressing mixture, pasta and pea pods to bell pepper mixture; toss to coat.
Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 120 (Calories from Fat 20); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 330mg; Total Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g); Protein 5g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 45%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 6%; Iron 6% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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Good for the entire family
I loved this but i used broccoli instead of peas, and just to add something else i added chicken breast.
Posted at 9:49 AM on July 20 2010 by
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This is a wonderful dish!
I made this for a neighborhood get together. No one knew that it was healthified and it was enjoyed by everyone. Next time I think I will add onions though.
Posted at 3:50 PM on July 8 2009 by chickieduke
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Primavera Pasta Salad
This is a delicious salad. I recently made it for a graduation reception and it was a big hit. I have made it using different creamy dressings. When I haven't had enough fresh basil on hand I also have substituted frozen cubes of my home made pesto.
Posted at 5:13 PM on June 3 2009 by Ardys
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