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Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad

Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad: A Cozy, Flavor-Packed Delight

Experience the joy of Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad, blending sun-dried tomatoes and basil with a rich dressing for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fusilli Pasta swap for gluten-free pasta if needed
For the Salad
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped, oil-packed varieties enhance flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil torn leaves
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts toasted for extra flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise substitute with Greek yogurt or dairy-free mayo
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated; swap with nutritional yeast for a vegan option

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Fold in grated Parmesan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed fusilli, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and torn basil. Toss gently.
  4. Mix in the creamy dressing, ensuring even coverage without breaking the tomatoes or bruising the basil.
  5. Toast pine nuts in a skillet until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rinsing the pasta helps prevent clumping. Be gentle when mixing ingredients to maintain integrity. Chill time enhances flavors.

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