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Layered Pasta Salad

Source of Recipe


Jo Ann Kester






List of Ingredients



• 12 oz. bow ties or other medium pasta
  
• 1/2 cup vinaigrette salad dressing
  
• 1 cup frozen green peas (thawed)
  
• 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  
• 2 oz. proscuitto, thinly sliced
  
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  
• 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  






Instructions



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