Trail Mix Pasta Toss
Serving Size
4 Servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped California Walnuts 1/4 cup (60 mL) green pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp (30 mL) Butter 2 shallots, chopped 2 clove garlic, minced 3/4 cup (175 mL) Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries 1/2 cup (125 mL) each diced sweet red and yellow peppers 1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered sugar snap peas 1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray® Cranberry Cocktail 1/2 cup (125 mL) low-sodium chicken broth 10 oz (300 g) whole wheat farfalle or other short pasta 1/4 cup (60 mL) slivered black olives 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled Canadian Feta Cheese
Steps
Toast the walnuts and pumpkin seeds until fragrant in a large, dry nonstick skillet set over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Reserve in a bowl. Return the skillet to heat and melt the butter; cook the shallots and garlic for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add the Craisins®, sweet peppers and sugar snap peas. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Stir in the cranberry cocktail and the broth; bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced lightly, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to skillet along with the walnuts, pumpkin seeds and olives; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 4 servings. Can be served as cold pasta salad *As seen in ‘The Right Choice' recipe booklet