Creamy Summer Pasta Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan
Description
Fusilli pasta is tossed with sauteed tomatoes, kale, and zucchini and a creamy rosemary-infused dressing. Serve topped with almonds and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 cups chopped green onions
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3 tablespoons minced garlic
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6 cups chopped kale
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
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4 zucchini, cubed
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or more to taste
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8 ounces BelGioioso Mascarpone cheese
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Sliced or chopped raw almonds
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1 cup shaved BelGioioso Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Cook pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
2
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a 12-14 inch skillet or saute pan. Add onions and saute until soft and glassy, but not brown. Add garlic and cook for a minute stirring constantly. Add kale and cook until it is soft but still bright green and textured, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Drain pasta into a large bowl, add Mascarpone and rosemary, stir well. Stir in the kale-tomato mixture. Top with almonds and shaved BelGioioso Parmesan cheese.