Italian Sausage and Asparagus Cavatappi Pasta Salad
Ingredients
1 package Cavatappi pasta
1 pack BOULDER SAUSAGE brand Italian Sausage (hot or mild)
1 cup Greek salad dressing
1 bunch asparagus
1 bunch fresh spinach
1 package grape tomatoes (optional)
1 package crumbled feta
Fresh ground salt and pepper
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan set to medium-high, cook the sausage until lightly browned.
- In a large pot, cook the cavatappi until al dente and remove from heat.
- Cut off the hard ends of the asparagus and roughly chop into 1-inch sections. Place in a small pot of boiling water and cook until bright green but still crunchy, remove from heat and rinse the asparagus with ice cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and thoroughly mix. Generously season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to develop.
Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cook Time: 20 minutes – Total Time: 40 minutes – Yield: Serves 4-6
