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Mediterranean Balsamic Tomato Pasta Salad
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David AllevaServings
2
Prep time
00:10
Cook time
1 Rating00:12
5
Refreshing twist on a pasta salad!
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz. (150g) pasta
- 5.3 oz. (150g) asparagus, cut into pieces
- 1 cup (150g) green peas
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1⅓ cups (200g) cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. coconut sugar
- 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp. water
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 4 cups (120g) spinach
- 4 tbsp. fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to instructions on the packaging. During the final 5 minutes of cooking time, add the peas and asparagus to cook with the pasta. Once cooked, drain off the water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium sized pot over a medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until the skins become golden, then add the minced garlic and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Next add the coconut sugar, balsamic vinegar, water, salt and baking soda. Mix to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in a little water and add to the pot. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens, and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Then turn off heat and stir in half of the spinach.
- Add the pasta, asparagus and peas to the tomato sauce, along with the remaining spinach and basil and stir to combine.