Spinach Basil Pasta Salad

By shammy

Ingredients

• 16 oz pasta
• 5 oz spinach leaves
• Fresh basil to taste
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup pine nuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water. Rinse in cold water to cool. Drain well ina colander in the sink.

2. Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic inthe hot oil for 1 minute; remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle wtih Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.