Ingredients:
- 16 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced fine
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the package directions.
- Drain the pasta into a colander and immediately rinse with cold water until the noodles are cool to the touch.
- Toss the cooled pasta with 1 tbsp of olive oil to ensure they remain individual pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
- Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and the cheese is fully incorporated.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, whisking until the dressing looks glossy and uniform.
- In an extra-large mixing bowl, combine the oiled pasta, peas, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the mixture and gently fold together with a silicone spatula until every piece of pasta is coated.
- Fold in the fresh parsley.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.