Simply start with boiled pasta of your choosing. This day we had rotini in the pantry, but bowtie or campanella would be nice too. Once drained, toss with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of kosher salt, and a dash of freshly ground pepper. Then add to one bowl of the pasta a tablespoon of sundried tomato pesto and several chopped fresh basil leaves. Finally, top the dish with a dusting of shredded parmesan cheese. Even a busy mom could whip that up in no time.
And whether you are able to scarf down a few bites while the pasta is still warm or you come back to it later when it is cooler than room temperature, this pasta dish is packed with flavor. It would also be ideal for the carnivore to take for lunch...if only it had some meat in it somewhere...maybe some sliced salami would work for him. In the meantime, I will enjoy it while I can!
What your favorite hot then cold dish? Let me know below.
I agree about that, looks like a lovely dish though.
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