Pasta With Fresh Basil
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne or other larger pasta 1 cup fresh cooked peas or frozen peas, thawed 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/3 pound lean prosciutto or leftover smoked ham, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons capers, optional 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt grated peel of 1 lemon Cook pasta according to directions; rinse under cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine the pasta with the peas, green onions, prosciutto, basil, olive oil, vinegar, capers, pepper, salt, and lemon peel. Toss until well-combined. Adjust seasonings to taste. Refrigerate until serving. Notes: This is such an easy salad and you can substitute fresh green beans that have been cooked until just tender or asparagus. Fresh is much better if possible. Also you can substitute red onion for the green. Sugar Syl Says: The kindness you spread today will be gathered up and returned to you tomorrow. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
