(Family Features) Once the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you’re likely to find hungry loved ones waiting near the kitchen. When busy school nights have you feeling like you’re pinched for time, turn to recipes that are easy to make yet still delicious to enjoy.
If dinner plans call for a low-stress side dish or lighter meal, serve up Italian Pasta and Bean Salad that requires just 15 minutes of prep and a handful of flavorful ingredients like READ 3 Bean Salad. It’s a perfect complement for a variety of main courses from burgers and grilled chicken to sandwiches and beyond.
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Italian Pasta and Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1 can (15 ounces) READ 3 Bean Salad, drained
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup fresh mozzarella bocconcini, cut in halves or quarters
1/4 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold running water. In bowl, combine pesto with pasta to coat well.
Combine pasta with drained bean salad. Stir in tomatoes and mozzarella; refrigerate.
To serve, sprinkle walnuts and Parmesan cheese over top.
Substitution: 3/4 cup mozzarella may be substituted for bocconcini.
Source: Seneca Foods
