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Prep Time: 15 Mins |
Cook Time: 10 Mins |
Serves: 8-12
INGREDIENTS
For the Vinaigrette
- 1 shallot, quartered
- 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil, leaves only
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Pasta Salad
- 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
- 1-pint halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 peach, chopped
- 1/2 cup baby arugula
- 12 ounces mini mozzarella balls, drained and halved salt and pepper to taste
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INSTRUCTIONS
For the Vinaigrette
Combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and blend on high until very smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside.
For the Pasta Salad
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and stir in the penne pasta.
- Cook according to package instructions, about 7-9 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water in a colander. Shake off the excess water and place the pasta in a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, peas, chopped peach, arugula, and mozzarella balls over the pasta.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss well to coat.
- Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed.
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P.S.
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