Easy Pasta Salad With Fresh Herbs, Lemon and Garlic
A versatile vegetarian pasta salad serves as an adaptable base for various added vegetables and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water for pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and cool.
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In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low, stir in chopped basil and parsley for 1 minute until warmed, then remove from heat and cool.
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Combine cooled pasta, cooled garlic-herb mixture, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Toss well and serve cold, or chill for 1-2 hours for enhanced flavor.