Shelly's Recipe

LAYERED PASTA SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

12 oz bow ties or other medium pasta shape
1/2 cup vinaigrette salad dressing, divided
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to pkg directions; drain. Return to cooking pan; toss with 2 tbsp vinaigrette dressing.

Transfer half of pasta to a clear glass bowl. Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, and prosciutto on pasta. Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle with basil; pour remaining 6 tbsp dressing evenly over salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve at once, or cover and chill until ready to serve. Toss just before serving to evenly coat with dressing. Serves 4-6