Confetti-Pasta
Salad
From the kitchen of
Barb Hofmeister
14 ounce pkg tri color rigatoni
1 cup white port wine
4-5 cloves fresh garlic
1 package feta cheese
2-3 fresh carrots (sliced in circles)
1 bunch broccoli florets (separated into small pieces)
1 small red pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2-4 radishes, diced
*1 small onion, chopped
15 large blk olives, sliced
3 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice
salt, pepper to taste
Cut vegetables into small bite size pieces; set aside. Bring 5
cups of water to boil; add wine, garlic cloves and pasta; cook until almost
tender (al dente). Rinse immediately under cold water, drain.
Remove garlic and mash in a small bowl, using a fork. Add basil and
lemon juice; mix well; set aside.
Transfer pasta to a large bowl and toss with olive oil. Add the
chopped vegetables and olives. Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta
mixture. Pour the garlic/lemon mixture over all and toss. Refrigerate
for at least 1 hour before serving. No other dressing is needed.
If it seems dry after sitting, add a very small amount of olive oil and
lemon juice.
*optional (may use dehydrated onions in with the lemon juice and basil) |