Strawberry, Spinach, Balsamic & Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

This pasta salad recipe uses fresh strawberries, spinach, creamy goat cheese, balsamic, & pecans.

Barilla Penne Pasta

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Summer is pasta salad season. Fresh strawberries, balsamic dressing, leafy spinach, and creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans are all brought together by Barilla’s Penne Pasta.

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Ingredients 7 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Barilla® Penne pasta
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cup spinach 
  • 1 1/2 cup strawberries, quartered
  • 6 leaves basil, chopped
  • 3/4 cup goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped & toasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Bring salted water to a boil; cook pasta 1 minute less than required cooking time. Drain pasta; toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and lay on a baking tray to cool.

  • In a bowl, combine pasta with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Add to the cooled pasta, spinach, strawberries, and basil. Garnish with goat cheese, pecans, and drizzled balsamic glaze. Serve and enjoy!

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