1 cup small spiral pasta, or bow
1 ties, or small shells
1 15-oz can white beans,
1 drained, rinsed, and drained
1 well again
2 prepared roasted red bell
1 peppers, diced (see note)
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tbsp sun-dried tomato or basil
1 pesto
1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon
1 juice
1/8 tsp salt
1 freshly ground black pepper
1 to taste
1 optional:
1/4 cup minced parsley
A Recipe for
Really Simple Pasta & Bean Salad
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1. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the pasta and cook according
to package directions. Drain. 2. Combine the pasta with the beans
and bell peppers. 3. Combine the mayonnaise, pesto, vinegar or lemon
juice, salt and pepper. Stir into the salad. Stir in the parsley if
using and serve. Note: Roasted red bell peppers can be purchased
already prepared; major supermarkets often stock them with other
condiments.
Serves: 4
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