Pasta Piselli leftovers: Pasta salad!

Big Guy and I stopped by our favorite watering hole, Pietro’s. We got there during the sweet spot when the bar is quiet with a chill and laid-back vibe before the crowds arrived for dinner. It was the perfect time for us to enjoy happy hour.

We ordered our usual signature drinks, a martini for me and a rusty nail for the Big Guy. We sat and talked about our day enjoying the passing of people who were arriving for their special events at the restaurant.

We decided to eat in the bar since we were enjoying the atmosphere. Big Guy got the Chef’s Special Salad with Chicken and I opted for the Pasta Piselli. As I dug into my pasta of bow tie noodles with snap peas tossed in olive oil and garlic, Big Guy asked if I wanted his cherry tomatoes. An idea was born.

I never finish my pasta so I asked for a box with the notion I would bring the remainder home to create a second meal out of it as a pasta salad. I added fresh basil, a little more garlic salt, and extra parmesan cheese. The perfect side to my lunch the next day!