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Summer Pasta Salad
By : Pina Bresciani
Ratings
- Prep
- Cook
- Skill
- Beginner
- Diet
- High Protein
Perfectly al dente Barilla Conchiglie is mixed with salty proscuitto, arugula, sweet tomatoes, cheese and crunchy sunflowers - all meant to make you close your eyes and picture yourself enjoying it in a piazza in Italy.
Ingredients 4 Number of Servings
1 box Barilla medium shell pasta (Conchiglie)
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pesto (you can see how to make your own here or use a store bought jar)
3/4 cup prosciutto - sliced thick and cut into small slices
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1/2 cup bocconcini mozzarella, quartered
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 ½ cups arugula
1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
Salt to taste
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Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling, salt the water, and add Barilla Medium shells pasta. Cook until al dente.
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Drain the pasta and drizzle with olive oil so it doesn’t stick together. Let the pasta cool completely - this step takes at least one hour.
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Once pasta is cooled, place it in a large bowl. Add the pesto and stir.
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Add the prosciutto, olives, bocconcini, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and toasted sunflower seeds.
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Stir once more until combined.
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Serve straight away or keep in the fridge for 1-2 days.