PASTA BANDIERA - ITALIAN FLAG PASTA SALAD

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This simple pasta salad is named for the Italian flag, which it echoes with its red, green and white ingredients. The better the tomatoes are, the better this dish.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb penne or 1 lb ziti pasta
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted (or more, to taste)
2 -3 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
black pepper
10 -12 leaves fresh basil, julienned
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta's cooking, mix next four ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Add cooked pasta; toss so pasta is thoroughly coated with oil and tomatoes are distributed evenly.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper to taste and shreds of basil and toss again.
  • Crumble feta on top.
  • Toss again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.4, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 450.2, Carbohydrate 95.8, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 13.5

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