Served Dish

Warm Pasta Salad

Serves:6-8 people
Preparation
  • 500g rigatoni pasta
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. of balsamic vinegar
  • Cook pasta in boiling water until "al dente"
  • While pasta is cooking, whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl
  • Once pasta is cooked, drain and place in a large bowl
  • While pasta is still hot, pour the sauce over the pasta and mix well
  • 425g (14oz) can of artichoke hearts, drained and cut in quarters
  • 8 slices of "jamón serrano", chopped
  • 100g (3.5oz) sundried tomatoes marinated in oil, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 100g (3.5oz) of rocket leaves (arugola)
  • 60g (2oz) of pine nuts, roasted (roast in a pan until golden)
  • 60g (2oz) of black olives, sliced
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the pasta and toss salad
  • Serve warm