Ingredients

  • 16 ounces, weight Dried Bowtie Pasta
  • 1 whole Hard Boiled Egg, Chopped Fine
  • 1 cup Broccoli, Chopped Small
  • 3 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
  • 2 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 2 cups Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Quartered
  • 6 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped Fine
  • 1 cup Black Olives Sliced
  • 1 cup Green Olives, Sliced Or Whole
  • 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 whole Fresh Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1-1/4 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning

Method

  • 1. Cook pasta in water with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Cook until al dente (according to package instructions for al dente). Literally, al dente means "to the tooth", so it should be slightly firm.
  • 2. At the same time, you may boil the egg in the pasta water for the 5 minutes it takes to become hard-boiled.
  • 3. When the pasta is done, drain it and put it into a large mixing bowl. Take the shell off of the hard boiled egg and chop it finely. Combine the pasta, egg, and all the remaining ingredients in the mixing bowl.
  • 4. Mix!
  • 5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.
  • This works great with a New Orleans style Muffuletta Sandwich. Click on related blog link.