Five Ingredient Simple Green Pasta Salad
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Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
45m
This refreshing and simple green pasta salad is made with just five ingredients, including small tubular pasta, green beans, spinach, Oliviers and Co. basil spread, and Parmesan cheese. With a hint of garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, this dish is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.
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Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Steps
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Toss the cooked pasta with a little olive oil to prevent it from sticking (and to make it extra yummy). Heat a little bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and the garlic cloves (if using, which I recommend because it’s delicious) and saute quickly just until the garlic is fragrant and the green beans turn bright green and tender. Toss the green beans and garlic with the pasta. Place in the fridge to cool for 15-20 minutes otherwise you’ll wilt the spinach.
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When the pasta is cool, add the spinach, basil and olive oil spread, Parmesan, and salt. Toss, taste, and adjust as necessary. I like to serve each individual portion with a drizzle of the O&Co. olive oil and a splash of balsamic if you like a little tang in there.
Notes
I’ve also added bacon, tomatoes, chickpeas, fresh basil leaves, and other ingredients to jazz this up and use up whatever ingredients I have on hand – customize away! Also, for my vegheads out there, just replace or omit the Parmesan with a vegetarian-approved cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories795kcal
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Fat42g
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Saturated Fat10g
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Carbohydrates74g
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Fiber7g
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Sugar4g
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Protein33g
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Cholesterol26mg
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Sodium237mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.