Name: Barilla Classic Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups Barilla Conchiglie/Medium Shells pasta; 200 g bocconcini, halved; 1/2 pt cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup basil, cut into slices; 2 cups arugula; For the dressing; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Classic Caprese Pasta Salad

18 minutes

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A classic Caprese salad has 4 ingredients, in line with the Mediterranean Diet: tomato, mozzarella cheese, olive oil and basil. This recipe by Registered Dietitian Lindsay Pleskot of @lindsaypleskot.rd kicks your salad up a notch by adding al dente Barilla Medium Shells pasta! Best served with Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio Taste profile: Medium-bodied, lively and elegant, with notes of lemon peel.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 cupsBarilla Conchiglie/Medium Shells pasta

200 gbocconcini, halved

1/2 ptcherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cupbasil, cut into slices

2 cupsarugula

For the dressing

1/4 cupolive oil

3 tbspbalsamic vinegar

1 tbspDijon mustard

1garlic clove, minced

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Chef's Tip

Finish with another drizzle of olive oil, chili flakes and flaky sea salt

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook Barilla Medium Shells pasta to al dente according to package directions.

Step 2

As pasta cooks, prep salad ingredients; cut bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, basil and set aside.

Step 3

Once pasta is cooked, drain and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Place ingredients for dressing in a jar with a lid. Cover the jar with lid and shake to mix.

Step 5

Transfer the salad ingredients to a large serving bowl and add arugula.

Step 6

Drizzle dressing over the top, toss and serve.

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Conchiglie | Medium Shells

With a shape that resembles a seashell, it is easy to see how the locals in the seaside communities of Naples and Genoa got their inspiration for the creation of Medium Shells, or Conchiglie. Its graceful, concave shape is covered in ridges. Plus, this pasta cut's ability to hold sauces and fillings makes it a versatile choice for pasta salads, casseroles, and soups, adding texture and flavour to every bite.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

8 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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