Garlic Chive and Parmesan Pasta Salad

Grilling season means it is time for cold, delicious sides. Give this pasta salad a try made with our Pastamore Garlic Chive Pappardelle and Pastamore Basil Parmesan Olive Oil. To make this recipe closer to classic pasta salad, add diced salami and sliced olives.

Ingredients:
1 12 ounce package Pastamore Garlic Chive Pappardelle 
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/2 red bell pepper
4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Pastamore Basil Parmesan Olive Oil
To taste salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat. Once boiling, break the Pastamore Garlic Chive Pappardelle into bite-sized pieces and add to the water. Cook until al dente and drain using a colander.

2. While pasta is cooking, rinse tomatoes and bell pepper. Cut tomatoes in half from top to bottom and add to a large mixing bowl. Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper. Finely dice the bell pepper and add to the mixing bowl.

3. Add the cooked pasta, Pastamore Basil Parmesan Olive Oil, and bell peppers to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes. Mix well and add shredded Parmesan cheese. Fold until combined and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

4. Refrigerate until cold (at least one hour) and serve.