Name: Barilla Penne Spinach and Apple Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Penne pasta; 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp basil pesto; 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato salad dressing; 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced thin; 4 cups baby spinach; 1 pt yellow cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 8 oz (227g) fresh mozzarella, cubed; To taste salt and pepper; Rotisserie chicken, shredded (for optional protein boost)

Barilla Penne Spinach and Apple Pasta Salad

45 minutes

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An apple pasta salad a day, keeps flavour here to stay! Classic Italian flavours of cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes get a fresh twist with crisp apple slices and premium Barilla Penne pasta. Easy to prepare, this recipe is a testament to Italy's love for simple, high-quality ingredients for fresh and vibrant flavours.

Ingredients

6 servings

1 boxBarilla Penne pasta

1 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

3 tbspbasil pesto

2 tbspsun-dried tomato salad dressing

1Granny Smith apple, sliced thin

4 cupsbaby spinach

1 ptyellow cherry tomatoes

1/2 cupfresh mint leaves

8 oz (227g)fresh mozzarella, cubed

To tastesalt and pepper

Rotisserie chicken, shredded (for optional protein boost)

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

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the Barilla Penne pasta according to the directions, but drain 1 minute short of required cooking time.

Step 2

Toss the Barilla Penne pasta with olive oil and place on a sheet tray to cool down.

Step 3

Once the Barilla Penne pasta is cool, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss to combine.

Step 4

Let the pasta salad rest for approximately 30 minutes so all the flavours can combine.

Penne Rigate

Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is beloved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen. Its ridged tubes are perfect for capturing sauces and the rugged texture adds depth to dishes, making it a popular choice for baked pasta dishes and hearty sauces.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

11 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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