Posted by: Schmitty 09-25-99 1:52
Florentine Pasta Salad
1 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes, not oil-packed
1 cup water
1 pound bow tie pasta
8 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 can (1-pound) cannelini or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2/3 cup Italian dressing
3, 4 cloves garlic crushed
Place sun dried tomatoes in 1 cup water in glass bowl and microwave uncovered at high power for 2 minutes
Set aside for about 20 minutes or until they have absorbed water and cooled.
Cook pasta al dente, drain and rinse with cold water and drain again.
Place pasta in large bowl, add remaining ingredients including cooled tomatoes and mix well.
Cover salad and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serves 12