CAPRESE SAUSAGE PASTA SALAD

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Enjoy Italian cuisine night with Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® basil pesto pasta salad mix! A delightful salad dinner packed with sausage, cheese, tomatoes and pine nuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (7.6 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® basil pesto pasta salad mix
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup cold water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella cheese balls) (7 oz), cut into bite-size pieces
4 precooked smoked Italian sausage links, thinly sliced (about 10 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, to toast pine nuts, place in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly until nuts are light brown.
  • In large bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet, cold water and oil. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and sausage. Stir in cooked pasta until well mixed.
  • Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Garnish with pine nuts and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1640 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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