Jim's Birthday Pasta Salad

A lot of flavor is packed in this pasta salad, which features cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and garbanzo beans tossed with Italian dressing.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 lemon, zested
• ½ cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in pot, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente; drain and cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked penne, garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, basil leaves, and Italian salad dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour before serving