Spinach & Basil Pasta Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ounces prosciutto, diced
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Recipe

• 1 fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat, once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil.
• 2 cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12-15 minutes or to your liking them rinse with cold water to cool and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• 3 toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
• 4 heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, remove from heat.
• 5 add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. pour in the drained pasta and toss again.
• 6 season with salt and pepper. sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.