Ingredients:
6 oz. rotini or shell macaroni
1⁄4 tsp. salt
2 cups fresh spinach, torn
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup blanched pea pods
1⁄4 cup roasted/salted California pistachios, chopped
1⁄4 tsp. black pepper
1⁄2 cup Parmesan cheese
Dressing:
1⁄4 cup olive oil
1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
3⁄4 tsp. crushed oregano
1⁄8 tsp. garlic powder
Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling water. Cook rotini according to package directions; drain. Marinate hot rotini in oregano dressing; cool at room temperature. Combine with spinach, tomato, pea pods, pistachios and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.