Give the gift of Pasta made with love!
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Ingredients:
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli
- 1/4 cup Olive the Best 18 Year Traditional balsamic vinegar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup Olive the Best Frantoio extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced
- 3 tablespoons halved black olives
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the Olive the Best 18 year Traditional Vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.