Classic California Pasta Salad

1/2 lb. fusilli or other spiral pasta

5 tbs. of olive oil

1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups of broccoli florets

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tbs. of crushed red pepper flakes

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup of pitted Kalamata olives

1/4 lb. prosciutto, chopped

3 tbs. chopped fresh basil

1/8 tbs. ground black pepper

1.)  Cook pasta according to package directions.  Toss with 2 tbs. of olive oil and the cheese in a large bowl.

2.)  Sauté broccoli, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the remaining 3 tbs. of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until broccoli is tender. , 6 to 8 minutes.  Toss with pasta, tomatoes, olives, prosciutto, basil, and pepper. 

Courtesy of Redbook

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