Summer Picnic Pasta Salad

Ideal for summer picnics, this quick pasta salad combines Ready Pasta penne with cherry tomatoes, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 7 mins
• Calories: 332 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup Italian dressing
• 1 pouch Barilla® Ready Pasta Penne
• 1 cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes
• Basil, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Tear corner of Ready Pasta pouch to vent, then microwave for one minute.

Step 2

Cut tomatoes in half and combine with pasta, adding in Italian dressing and basil.

Step 3

Season with salt and pepper and top with cheese.