Italian Pesto Pasta Salad

The best thing about starting a garden is waiting  for the harvest  and a using that harvest to make outstanding meals. It hasn't been much of a harvest this year so far with all the wet weather. One thing I do have an abundance of is Basil. With that my wife made a delicious Italian Pesto Pasta Dish a recipe she got from Better Homes & Gardens in August 2013. and with the three different kinds of Basil it was outstanding.  Thanks Honey your the BEST

Italian Pesto Pasta Salad

8 oz of Bow Tie Pasta 

7 oz of Fresh Pesto ( Garden Fresh Basil) Yummmmm

1/4  Cup red wine vinegar 

1/2 tsp . Kosher Salt 

2 - 15 oz cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained 

1/2 - 5 oz. package of baby arugula 

2 oz. Parmigiano - Reggiano cheese, shaved

1/4 cup pine nuts , roasted 

Cook pasta according to directions and rinse and drain under cold water set aside, In a large bowl stir together pesto , vinegar , and salt. Add beans, cooked pasta , arugula, half of the cheese , and half the pine nuts. Toss well. Serve at once or cover and chill for up to 6 hours. Top with remaining cheese and pine nuts before serving