ROMESCO PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN
The reason this salad holds up so well at room temperature is because you dress it twice. It absorbs the first round of dressing completely, the second addition keeps it glossy, and a fistful of walnuts and breadcrumbs means there's always something to bite into.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Pasta Salad Pasta Salad Walnut Bread Tomato Parmesan Basil Bell Pepper Side Backyard BBQ Summer Vegetarian
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, process bread in long pulses in a food processor until coarse crumbs form (you should have about 1 cup). Transfer to a small bowl.
- Purée roasted red peppers, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, and about one-quarter of the cooled walnuts in food processor (no need to clean) until smooth. With the motor running, very gradually stream in 1/2 cup oil. Process until thick; season romesco dressing generously with salt.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water (this stops cooking and removes surface starch so the pasta will be less gummy). Shake off excess water and transfer to a large bowl. Toss pasta with half of the romesco to coat; set aside. Finely chop remaining walnuts; set aside.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium saucepan over medium and cook breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and remaining ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, stirring often, until breadcrumbs are golden, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Toss reserved pasta with remaining dressing, then fold in tomatoes, Parmesan, and reserved walnuts just to distribute. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over pasta and top with basil.
BASIL-PARMESAN PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Basil-Parmesan Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve_G
Categories Cheese
Time 22m
Yield 1 batch, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta, add oil, garlic, onion and spices and while the pasta is hot.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes and add herbs, cheese and mayo.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Can be served cold or room temperature.
TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL & PARMESAN
Refrigerated tortellini gives you a head start on this easy pasta salad. Toss with fresh basil and Parmesan to serve.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Place pasta in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g
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