Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Really Simple Tuscan Pasta Salad

Carolyn came home from Trader Joe’s with the fixin’s for this salad. It’s so simple it’s silly, but it does taste good and is quick to make.

1 lb. bow tie pasta (or whatever shape you have in the pantry)
3/4 cup (6 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
1/2 to 3/4 cup (8 to 12 oz.) olive tampenade 
2-3 handfuls of baby spinach

Cook the pasta per the directions on the package. Drain and rinse lightly with cold water, to stop the pasta from cooking (probably not what the package says, but ignore the package in this regard). Add the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper (careful with the salt). Add extra olive oil, as desired. Mix well and serve luke warm.