Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Loaded with Italian flavors, this easy pasta salad can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature.
Servings: 4
Calories: 842kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 3 scallions chopped
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup zesty Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- To a skillet set over medium heat, add the sausage. Cook until browned, approx. 10 minutes, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- In a small skillet over low heat, toast the pine nuts until lightly golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, sausage, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine. Add the salad dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chill and serve. Salad will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1544mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 5mg