Contadina® Insalata Minestrone

Contadina® Insalata Minestrone

The flavors and ingredients from the popular soup were cleverly translated to make this delicious pasta salad--voted as a finalist in the recent Contadina® recipe contest.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
262 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 2
Combine pasta and remaining salad ingredients, except Parmesan cheese, in a large serving bowl.
Step 3
Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes for flavors to blend before serving. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Contadina® Insalata Minestrone
Contadina® Insalata Minestrone
Contadina® Insalata Minestrone

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • ¾ cup diced carrot
  • ¾ cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounces dry rotini pasta
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Contadina® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained
  • ¾ cup diced zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons Contadina® Tomato Paste

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