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Broccolini Parmesan Pasta Salad

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Pasta salads are my “go to” for pot lucks, standby make ahead meals and grab ‘n go lunches during warmer months. I love that they last for days and are usually even better the next day once the flavours have had a chance to meld together.

I have a theory that you can use almost any vegetable to make a truly great pasta salad. And I think this is a good example of it. When you think of broccolini, you probably don’t immediately think of pasta salad! But it is a fabulous pairing. ESPECIALLY with that Lemon Dressing.

And parmesan.


BROCCOLINI PARMESAN PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound mini penne (or other pasta of choice)
  • 3 bunches boccolini
  • 3/4 – 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley (or basil)

LEMON DRESSING

  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large garlic clove , minced
  • 2 teaspoon white sugar
  • Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  • Trim ends then cut broccolini into 2.5” lengths.
  • Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
  • Add broccolini and cook for 1 ½ minutes. Take them out of the hot water using tongs, and transfer to colander. Run under cold tap water to stop them cooking further.



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