Penne Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Asparagus and Basil

Name: Penne Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Asparagus and Basil
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H25M0.000S
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; 1 cup fresh asparagus tips; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 bunch basil, chopped; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil

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Total: 1 hr 25 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr 20 min

Total: 1 hr 25 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

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1 pound penne pasta

1 cup fresh asparagus tips

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 bunch basil, chopped

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil

Directions

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
Saute asparagus tips in garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper until tender. Add to the pasta along with the basil and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to mix. Adjust seasonings as necessary. Refrigerate 1 hour or longer before serving.

Cook’s Note

If using this recipe for a dairy menu, add 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese and toss along with the other ingredients. Or you could try adding grilled chicken or salmon before serving.