Florentine Pasta Salad Recipe
Are you looking for a highly appreciated Florentine Pasta Salad recipe? The Florentine Pasta Salad is made with Pasta which is easily available at any grocery store. This Florentine Pasta Salad is never going to fail as a Side Dish. Along with taste, Florentine Pasta Salad is a Low Fat dish too. Was it you or the fragrance of Florentine Pasta Salad that you are cooking that has dragged me to the kitchen?, were my husband's words.
Summary
Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Ingredients
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 cup water
1 pound bow tie pasta
8 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 can (1 pound) cannellini or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup fat-free Italian dressing
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
Directions
1. If using a microwave oven, place the sun-dried tomatoes and water in a glass bowl, and microwave uncovered at high power for 2 minutes. If using a conventional stove top, place the tomatoes and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and boil for 20 seconds. Set the cooked tomatoes aside for about 20 minutes, or until they have absorbed the water and cooled.
2. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
3. Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, including the cooled tomatoes, and mix well.
4. Cover the salad and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
2. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
3. Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, including the cooled tomatoes, and mix well.
4. Cover the salad and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
