Walnut Pasta Salad

January 22, 2012

California Walnut Pasta Salad. Great as side dish with chicken or ham or as a vegetarian entree. Serves 6.

  • 3 C Rotelle uncooked (cook as per package directions)
  • 1/2 C Golden Raisins (soak in hot water 5 minutes, drain)
  • 3/4 C chopped walnuts (toast 350° for 8 mins)
  • 5 TBs olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 1/2 C chopped spinach

In large stainless pan, Heat olive oil & cook garlic 1 minute. Add spinach, cook 3 mins to wilt spinach.

  • 1/2 tsp each: salt, pepper
  • 1/2 C sun dried julienned tomatoes in oil (drained)

Mix, toss all ingredients together.

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