Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
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		Layered Picnic Pasta Salad
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: 6 servings
		
		Preparation Time: 10 min; Cook Time: 10 min
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
			Ingredients
			
				
					
						
							
						
 
 
 						
							
								
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								package | 
								
									
									(12 ounces) bow tie (farfalle) pasta
									
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								cup | 
								
									
									vinaigrette salad dressing (divided)
									
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								cup | 
								
									
									frozen green peas, thawed
									
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									plum or toma tomatoes, sliced
									
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								cup | 
								
									
									fresh mushrooms, sliced
									
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									prosciutto, thinly sliced
									
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								Tablespoons | 
								
									
									fresh basil, chopped
									
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								Tablespoons | 
								
									
									freshly grated Parmesan cheese
									
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			Directions:
			Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Return to cooking pan and toss with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing. 
Transfer half the pasta to a clear glass bowl. 
Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, and prosciutto over pasta. 
Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle with basil and pour remaining dressing evenly over salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 
Serve at once or cover and chill until ready to serve. Toss right before serving to evenly coat dressing.
		 
	
	
	
		
			
			Source:  National Pasta Association  www.ilovepasta.org
		 
	
	
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	Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/7542/