GEMELLI WITH FRESH GREEN AND YELLOW BEANS

Gemelli with Fresh Green and Yellow Beans image

Fresh beans and tomatoes add color and crunch to a simple pasta salad seasoned with tarragon vinegar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta (8 oz)
4 oz fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
4 oz fresh yellow wax beans, cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 pint (2 cups) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (3 oz)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding green and yellow beans for last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
In large bowl, mix pasta, beans and tomatoes.
In small bowl, beat oil, vinegar and salt with wire whisk until well blended; stir into pasta mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
Just before serving, stir salad; top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g