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

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

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.