Contributed By: DCCCalifornia Pistachio Commission
A great way to get your veggies.
6 oz Small tube-shaped pasta (penne, mostaccioli, rigatoni)
2 cups Torn fresh spinach
2 cups Halved cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 cups Frozen peas, placed in sieve and thawed with hot, running water
1/2 cup Shelled pistachios
Dressing (recipe below)
Drop pasta into boiling water; return to boil. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Toss pasta, spinach, tomatoes, peas, pistachios and dressing in large bowl.
Dressing Recipe: combine 2 tbsp honey, 2-1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 egg white, 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano (crumbled) and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Makes 1/2 cup.
Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread Salads & Dressings Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Origin: American Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes) Nutrition Content: High Fiber