Layered Picnic Pasta Salad

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 10 min; Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) bow tie (farfalle) pasta

1/2 cup vinaigrette salad dressing (divided)

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

3 plum or toma tomatoes, sliced

1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced

2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

3 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 466

Calories From Fat: 126

Total Fat: 14g

Cholesterol: 7mg

Sodium: 380mg

Total Carbohydrates: 72g

Protein: 16g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Return to cooking pan and toss with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing.

Transfer half the pasta to a clear glass bowl.

Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, and prosciutto over pasta.

Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle with basil and pour remaining dressing evenly over salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Serve at once or cover and chill until ready to serve. Toss right before serving to evenly coat dressing.

Source: National Pasta Association www.ilovepasta.org

Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.