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Layered Picnic Pasta Salad

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 12 ounces bow ties or other medium pasta shape
  
• ½ cup vinaigrette salad dressing
  
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  
• 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  
• 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
  
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  
• 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
  






Instructions



1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to cooking pan and toss with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
   
   
2. Transfer half of pasta to a clear glass bowl. Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms and prosciutto on pasta. Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle with basil, and pour remaining dressing evenly over salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
   
   
3. Serve at once, or cover and chill until ready to serve. Toss right before serving to evenly coat with dressing.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.