BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Balsamic Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Esquire

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dry basil
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, of choice uncooked
3/4 cup broccoli, chopped into small flowerettes
1 red pepper, chopped fine
1 green onion, sliced fine

Steps:

Whisk first 6 ingredients together to prepare the dressing mix, set aside.
Cook the pasta of your choice.
While pasta is cooking, chop broccoli and blanch for 2 minutes.
Combine cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, chopped red pepper and sliced green onion.
Pour dressing mix on top of pasta mixture; toss to coat.
Chill until ready to serve.
**Note: Preparation can be accomplished while pasta is cooking, making this a very quick dish**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.7, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 21.9, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5.9

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