How to Make Creamy Summer Pasta Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light and refreshing meals, and what better way to do so than with a creamy summer pasta salad? This dish is not only delicious and satisfying, but it's also incredibly easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Paired with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan, this pasta salad is elevated to a whole new level of flavor and texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 6 cups chopped kale
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 4 zucchini, cubed
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or more to taste
  • 8 ounces BelGioioso Mascarpone cheese
  • Sliced or chopped raw almonds
  • 1 cup shaved BelGioioso Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a 12-14 inch skillet or saute pan. Add onions and saute until soft and glassy, but not brown. Add garlic and cook for a minute stirring constantly. Add kale and cook until it is soft but still bright green and textured, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Drain pasta into a large bowl, add Mascarpone and rosemary, stir well. Stir in the kale-tomato mixture. Top with almonds and shaved BelGioioso Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    462 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 205mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 90mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 757mg