La Madeleine Pasta Salad Recipe
Follow the La Madeleine Pasta Salad Recipe ingredients and directions to make a perfect pasta salad like La Madeleine restaurant.
Equipment & Tools
- Stove
- Food Processor
- Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
For Basil Pesto:
- 1 cup It's Delish Gourmet Toasted Pine Nuts, Recommended
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Clove Garlic
- ¼ tsp Sea Salt
- ⅙ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 4 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 tbsp Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
For Pasta Salad:
- 16 ounces Bow Tie Pasta
- ½ cup Chopped Fresh Basil
- ½ cup Chopped Fresh Spinach
- ½ cup Roma Tomatoes, Diced
- ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chopped
- ¼ cup Basil Pesto (If needed, add more)
- Salt To Taste
- ¼ cup Amazon Brand – Happy Belly Creamy Caesar Dressing, Recommended
- ¼ cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, Recommended
Instructions
For Basil Pesto:
- Combine the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
- Pulse the basil until well combined.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is running and pulse until mixed.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse to blend briefly.
- Add more olive oil for a smoother pesto.
For Pasta Salad:
- Fill a large pot with water and 1 tbsp of salt, then add 16 ounces of Bow Tie pasta.
- Turn on the stove to high heat and cook the pasta for 7 to 9 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain and rinse the pasta with cool water once it is finished cooking.
- Place the bow tie pasta in a large mixing bowl and add the chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, and salt.
- Toss to mix, then add the Caesar dressing and shredded Parmesan and mix thoroughly with a spoon.
- Enjoy your La Madeleine Pasta Salad at home!
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupsCalories: 479kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 69g (23%)Protein: 18.5g (37%)Fat: 14.9g (23%)Saturated Fat: 4.4g (28%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 110mg (37%)Sodium: 448mg (19%)Potassium: 268mg (8%)Fiber: 0.9g (4%)Sugar: 2.6g (3%)Calcium: 166mg (17%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
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