Viviana Pasta with Strawberries

  This month's seasonal recipe is pasta with strawberries…  
crazy but delicious. 

Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad

Servings 4

Ingredients: 

8 oz - strawberries 

1 - 8oz package Viviana Plain Linguini 

2 cups - baby spinach 

2 Tbsp - roasted sunflower seeds

1 Tbsp - White Balsamic Vinegar with Pear (or plain white balsamic) 

3 Tbsp - Extra virgin olive oil 

To taste - salt and black pepper  

  

Directions: 

1.) Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat.  Bring to a boil.

2.) While the water is heating, rinse the strawberries and cut into quarters vertically.  If the strawberries are large, cut into 6 pieces.  Place to the side.

3.)  Place the Viviana Plain Linguini into the boiling water.  Reduce the heat to a light bowl, and cook until tender.  Remove from the heat and drain using a colander. Rinse with cold water for 1-2 minutes. 

4.)  Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl and add the 3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.  Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.  Next, add the strawberries, baby spinach, sunflower seeds, and white balsamic vinegar.  Mix until ingredients are evenly spread, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

5.)  Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight.