Tortellini Pepperoncini Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pepperoncini pepper, chopped
6 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained well
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
While pasta cooks, combine tomatoes, spinach, peppers, cheese, capers, basil and beans in a large bowl. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Add pasta, juice and oil to tomato mixture; toss gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight.