15 Minute Florentine Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients for 15 Minute Florentine Pasta Salad

• Fresh Linguine
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Fresh Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Red Onion
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make 15 Minute Florentine Pasta Salad

1. Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
2. Rinse the cooked linguine under cold water until completely cooled. Drain thoroughly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together pesto sauce and lemon juice.
4. Add the cooled linguine to the pesto mixture and toss to coat.
5. Gently fold in the chopped spinach, halved tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
6. If the salad seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
7. Spoon the pasta salad onto individual plates or a large serving platter.
8. Sprinkle generously with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!