Simple Bean and Pasta Salad

Lisa Sharples
I love going to restaurants, then backwards engineering dishes at home…particularly, salads and Asian cuisine so you will likely spot me in Uwajimaya in Seattle on the weekends. :)
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Updated: 7/22/2020

A delicious pasta salad get a protein boost from canned beans.

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (9)

  • 12 ounce cavatappi, penne or ziti pasta
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded basil
  • 3/4 cup shaved or grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced, or perlini balls

Directions

  1. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain but do not rinse. Add remaining ingredients. Stir gently.

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