Palm Springs Pasta Salad with Italian Pesto Blend

Serving Size: 4-6

Ingredients:

1 lb. Pappardelle’s Italian Pesto Blend
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped**
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese**
1/2 cup black Italian or Greek olives
Oil (from the sun-dried tomatoes)*
3 tablespoons basil vinegar or regular white vinegar**
1/2 teaspoon each of salt and freshly ground pepper

*Or use Bella Sol Basil Olive Oil

**Or use Pappardelle's Traditional Basil Pesto

Instructions:

Cook pasta in 6-8 quarts of boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain.
Add all remaining ingredients and toss lightly. (-Or- *Use Bella Sol Basil Olive Oil in place of oil from sun-dried tomatoes and **Use Pappardelle’s (7 oz.) Traditional Basil Pesto in place of “*” items.) Taste for seasoning and adjust for taste.
Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.