This recipe by Country Living is perfect for summer and great served hot or cold. Serve with grilled Italian sausages and wine for a complete meal!
Ingredients:
- 1 (16-ounce) box campanelle or other short pasta
- 1 bunch Broccolini, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 3/4 c. smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 c. Fresh basil leaves, torn
Process:
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions, adding Broccolini during last minute of cooking. Drain.
- Meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, garlic, and Dijon in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta mixture, cherry tomatoes, almonds, and basil to vinaigrette; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
