Spinach Pasta Salad
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Basil, prosciutto, and pine nuts pack plenty of flavor into this cool side-dish salad.

Servings:
Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Ingredients
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8 ouncesziti (2-1/4 cups) or other small pastasee savings

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1 cuplightly packed spinach leavessee savings

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1/4 cuplightly packed basil leavessee savings

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2cloves garlic, quarteredsee savings

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2 tablespoonsfinely shredded Parmesan cheesesee savings

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1/8 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/8 teaspoonpeppersee savings

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1 tablespoonolive oilsee savings

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1 tablespoonwatersee savings

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1/2 cuplight mayonnaise dressing or salad dressingsee savings

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Spinach leavessee savings

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Radicchio leaves (optional)see savings

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1 to 2 ounces (3 to 6 tablespoons)chopped prosciutto or hamsee savings

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2 tablespoonstoasted pine nutssee savings

Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Set aside.
2.
Meanwhile, in a blender container or food processor bowl combine the 1 cup spinach, basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper. Add oil and water; cover and blend or process until nearly smooth and mixture forms a paste, scraping down sides of container frequently. Combine the mayonnaise or salad dressing with the spinach mixture. Add to pasta and toss until well coated. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
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To serve, line a salad bowl with spinach leaves and, if desired, radicchio leaves. Spoon salad into lined bowl. Sprinkle with chopped prosciutto and pine nuts. Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 277, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 3%, Iron 13%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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