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Barilla Strawberry and Spinach Balsamic Pasta Salad

Barilla Strawberry and Spinach Balsamic Pasta Salad

Sweet strawberries and savoury feta cheese make this perfect summer pasta salad

25 minutes total

You may not agree that pineapple belongs on pizza, but you have to admit—fruit belongs in pasta salad. Especially when you're combining strawberries with al dente Barilla Pennette Rigate pasta, balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs and feta cheese. The combination of sweet and savoury in this recipe makes for the perfect summer flavours—it's a match made in pasta salad heaven!

Ingredients

Serves 6

1 box Barilla Pennette Rigate pasta
5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
170 g bag spinach
6 basil leaves, chopped
5 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cup strawberries, quartered
3/4 cup feta cheese
To taste salt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

Cook Barilla Pennette Rigate pasta for 1 minute short of recommended cooking time.

Step 2

Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and cool down on a tray.

Step 3

Gather remaining ingredients in a bowl and toss pasta in together. Serve and enjoy!

Barilla Pennette Rigate Pasta - Packshot - en-ca
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Pennette Rigate

Pennette Rigate, with its smaller ridged tubes, hails from the Campania region of Southern Italy. Its petite size makes it ideal for dishes where sauce is key, offering a satisfying texture and flavour in every bite.

  • Shape Short en-ca
  • Cook time 9 mins
  • Pack size 410 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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