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Layered Picnic Pasta Salad

Source of Recipe

from daily recipes


List of Ingredients

12oz. bow ties or other medium pasta shape, cooked al dente to pkg. directions, drained
1/2 c. vinaigrette salad dressing
1 c. frozen green peas, thawed
3 sliced plum tomatoes
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms, optional
2oz. thinly sliced proscuitto
2 tsp. dried basil
3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese


Recipe

Return pasta to cooking pan and toss with 2 tbsp. of the vinaigrette dressing.
Transfer half of pasta to a clear glass bowl.
Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, and proscuitto on top of pasta.
Top with remaining pasta.
Sprinkle with basil and pour remaining dressing over salad.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Serve at once or cover and chill until ready to serve.
Toss right before serving.