Spinach Basil Pasta Salad
16 oz. bow tie pasta
6 oz. spinach leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup Basil olive oil
3 garlic cloves
4 oz. prosciutto, diced
Salt and pepper
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup toasted pine nuts
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the pasta and return to boil. Cook the pasta until cooked. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain and set aside. Toss the spinach and basil together in bowl. Heat the oil over medium heat and stir in garlic and prosciutto, cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts to serve.
