PREPARE PASTA
• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling water until al dente (just tender). Drain well and transfer to a medium – large bowl.
• Add the following ingredients to the hot pasta:
| 1/2 lb 3 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 2 Tbsp 2 – 3 med. 1 cup 1/4 cup |
Pasta Shells – uncooked Olive Oil White Wine Vinegar – or to taste Lemon Juice – freshly squeezed Garlic Cloves – freshly minced Red Onion – minced Parmesan – freshly grated |
COMBINE
• Mix well, and allow to come to room temperature.
• Add the following ingredients and mix thoroughly:
| 1 small 1 med. 2 Tbsp handful handful To taste To taste |
Yellow Bell Pepper – minced Cucumber – peeled, seeded and minced Chives – freshly sliced Basil Leaves, freshly minced Parsley – minced fresh Sea Salt Pepper – freshly ground |
GARNISH & SERVE
• Serve cold or at room temperature, lavishly garnished.
| 1 cup handful 1/4 cup 1/4 cup |
Grape Tomatoes OR tiny Red Cherry Tomatoes Black Olives – pitted Pine Nuts – roasted Mozzarella – cut into small cubes |
Adapted recipe courtesy of: The Enchantment Broccoli Forest by Mollie Katzen & www.jamieoliver.com