Farfalle Salad with Black Olives, Fresh Tomatoes and Shrimp

Insalata di Farfalle con Olive Nere, Pomodoro Fresco e Gamberi

About This Recipe

Toss in some shrimp in that salad!

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 15 minutes

SERVES: 4-6

BARILLA PASTA:
Farfalle Farfalle

Ingredients

1 BOX Barilla Farfalle
1/2 CUP Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1 CUP White Onion, Chopped
1 1/2 POUND Shrimp, Halved Lengthwise
TO TASTE Salt
TO TASTE Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
1 POUND Fresh Plum Tomato, Blanched, Peeled
1 CUP Black Pitted Olive
5 LEAVES Fresh Basil, Chopped
1 SPRIG Fresh Oregano, Chopped
1/4 TEASPOON Red Chili Pepper Flakes

Cooking Instructions

    BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
    HEAT 1/3 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium high.
    ADD shrimp; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    ADD tomatoes, olives, herbs, and red pepper flakes. Adjust with additional salt and pepper if desired. Remove from heat; allow to cool.
    COOK Farfalle 2 minutes less than recommended cooking time. Drain and pour on a flat tray to cool. Drizzle pasta with remaining olive oil.
    MIX sauce and pasta together once both are completely cool.
    TRANSFER to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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