MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Mediterranean Penne Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by newfie wanna be

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups penne pasta
2 (10 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained with liquid reserved
2 cups packed fresh spinach, shredded
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup reserved artichoke liquid
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook penne pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain. Rinse under cold running water, drain well.
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss pasta with artichokes, spinach, red onion and chick peas.
  • 3. Whisk together artichoke liquid, wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and parsley. Toss with penne pasta to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 375, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8.9

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