Pasta Salad
["2 c. fresh basil leaves, cut in slivers (reserve 1/2 c. for vinaigrette)", "1 Tbsp. olive oil", "8 oz. fettucine noodles", "1 lb. green beans, rinsed, raw and trimmed", "6 plum tomatoes, cut into 8 pieces", "2 c. Calamata or imported olives", "2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley", "4 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated"]
["Boil water in a large pot and add oil and noodles.", "Cook until al dente (not mushy).", "Drain and rinse under cold water.", "Toss with 1/2 cup Red Wine Basil Vinaigarette.", "Boil beans 5 to 8 minutes or just tender.", "Drain and rinse with cold water.", "Place pasta in a large bowl.", "Cover with tomatoes, green beans, olives, 1 1/2 cups basil and parsley.", "Pour vinaigarette over salad and top with cheese.", "Toss and serve."]
["fresh basil", "olive oil", "fettucine noodles", "green beans", "tomatoes", "olives", "parsley", "Parmesan cheese"]