Basil Lemon Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound pasta (campanelle, penne, farfalle, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 cracks pepper or to taste
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup parmesan flakes
  • 1/4 cup sliced thin fresh basil

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot of salty water, bring noodles to a boil and prepare al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Meanwhile, combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice in a jar and shake well.
  3. In a large bowl toss pasta with dressing and pine nuts. Add fresh cracked pepper, basil and parmesan flakes.
  4. Refrigerate 2+ hours before serving.