Fresh Pasta Salad

Prep 15 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 5
Servings 2

At the beginning of the year we're usually a bit more conscientious of our financial and physical well being, and these topics are often focal to our end-of-year resolutions. We don't need to invest a lot of time or deny ourselves delicious food to reach our goals. There are many dishes that only need a few ingredients to create something mouthwatering, like this tasty fresh pasta salad. This is a recipe I learned when I was very young and can be adapted to any budget and time since we can add and omit ingredients however we like. If time is the issue, try it with a delicious homemade pesto. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cup whole wheat pasta bows or spirals

small jar roasted red peppers, finely chopped

jar of basil pesto of your preference

cup fresh arugula

Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

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1

Cook the pasta as per their instructions.
2

Once ready, let cool for a few minutes and mix with the rest of the ingredients.
3

Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed dish for up to 2 days.

Expert Tips

This recipe serves as a great side for meat dishes.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

At the beginning of the year we're usually a bit more conscientious of our financial and physical well being, and these topics are often focal to our end-of-year resolutions. We don't need to invest a lot of time or deny ourselves delicious food to reach our goals. There are many dishes that only need a few ingredients to create something mouthwatering, like this tasty fresh pasta salad. This is a recipe I learned when I was very young and can be adapted to any budget and time since we can add and omit ingredients however we like. If time is the issue, try it with a delicious homemade pesto.