Creamy Summer Fusilli Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan
Fusilli pasta salad combines sautéed cherry tomatoes, kale, zucchini, green onions, and garlic with a creamy mascarpone dressing scented with fresh rosemary. Shaved Parmesan and raw almonds add a salty finish and contrasting crunch, making it a fitting choice for summer lunches, picnics, or potlucks.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Summer Fusilli Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a 12–14-inch skillet or sauté pan. Add onions and sauté until soft and glassy but not brown. Add garlic and cook for a minute, stirring constantly. Add kale and cook until soft but still bright green and textured, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 3
Drain the pasta into a large bowl, add Mascarpone and rosemary, and stir well. Stir in the kale-tomato mixture. Top with almonds and shaved BelGioioso Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add the kale and cook until it is soft but still bright green and textured, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the cherry tomatoes and zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- 7
Remove from the heat.
- 8
Drain the pasta into a large bowl, add the Mascarpone and rosemary, and stir well.
- 9
Stir in the kale-tomato mixture.
- 10
Top with the almonds and shaved BelGioioso Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 583.9 kcal High 29%
- Protein 25.63 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 64.43 g 23%
- Total Fat 27.53 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 14.67 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.25 mg High 21%
- Sodium 314.22 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 7.64 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 5.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 532.42 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 4.95 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 298.71 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 669.89 mcg Good Source 74%
- Vitamin C 137.6 mg Good Source 153%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Summer Fusilli Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 583.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Summer Fusilli Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Rosemary, Fusilli Pasta. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Summer Fusilli Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 583.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Summer Fusilli Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Creamy Summer Fusilli Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan healthy?
- Creamy Summer Fusilli Salad with BelGioioso Shaved Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 583.9 calories and 25.63 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 314.22 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.67 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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