Tomato, Mushroom and Pine Nut Penne Salad

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This Penne Salad with Mushrooms, Basil, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts is the perfect addition to your summer BBQ or wonderful just on its own.

PREP TIME 30 minutes
SERVINGS 4-5

 500 g Penne Pasta
 300 g Mushrooms
 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed
 100 g Sun-dried Tomatoes, sliced
 3 tsp Salt
 1 tsp freshly Ground Pepper
 100 g Basil Leaves
 100 g Pine Nuts, Roasted

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1

Cook the pasta as per the directions.

2

Add a little of the oil to a pot and add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook until the mushrooms start to release moisture. Add the rest of the oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and then remove to cool.

3

Tear the basil leaves. Add the pasta, mushrooms, basil leaves and pine nuts and toss together. Cool in the fridge. Serve either warm or cold!