Jim’s Birthday Pasta Salad

Jim turned 40. Barb threw a party. I brought this pasta salad.

Original recipe makes 16 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    12 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr 45 mins

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in pot, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente; drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked penne, garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, basil leaves, and Italian salad dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 170 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 3 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 349 mg

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