Mediterranean Farfalle (bow Tie) Pasta Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 cups farfalle pasta, uncooked
• 1 (7 ounce) container roasted red peppers or 1 (7 ounce) container pimientos, drained and sliced into strips
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 boil pasta for 11 minutes (al dente) to 12 minutes. rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine roasted red pepper, onion, parsley, vinegar, and garlic.
• 3 let stand 5 minutes. stir in oil.
• 4 add cooled pasta, beans, and seasoning; toss lightly until well blended.
• 5 cover; refrigerate 2 hours.