Best Creamy Cold Pasta Recipes

20 EASY COLD PASTAS

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These cold pasta recipes are perfect for potlucks and cookouts! From macaroni salad to sesame noodles to tasty variations of pasta salad, these cold dishes are sure to be a hit.

Provided by insanelygood

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

Grandma's Macaroni Salad
Italian Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad
Spaghetti Salad
Cold Soba Noodle Salad
Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber
Spicy Peanut Pasta Salad
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Orzo Salad with Vegetables and Feta
Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad
Chicken Pasta Salad
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad
Orange Orzo Salad
Coleslaw Pasta Salad
Sesame Ginger Cucumber Soba Noodle Salad
Cold Sesame Noodles with Mango and Cucumber
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Spinach Tortellini Salad
Ravioli Salad

Steps:

Select your favorite recipe.
Organize all the required ingredients.
Prep a cold pasta in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

PERFECT CREAMY MACARONI PASTA SALAD

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The key to the best creamy pasta salad is to rinse the cooked pasta under cold water before tossing with the dressing. Skipping this step means the dressing will turn sticky. We also "de-flame" the onion, which tames raw onion flavor so that the onion does not take over the salad. A quick bath in cold water does the trick.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces dry elbow macaroni or small pasta shape
1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
1 medium bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped, about 1/3 cup
3 radishes, trimmed and finely chopped, about 1/3 cup
1 to 2 medium dill pickles, finely chopped, optional
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise, try our homemade mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard, substitute Dijon or whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons honey, optional for sweet version

Steps:

Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well under cold water to remove starch from the outside of the pasta.
Meanwhile, add the chopped onions to a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes and then drain. This tones down the raw flavor of the onion so that it won't overpower the salad.
In the bottom of a large salad bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. For a sweeter macaroni salad, add honey to taste. I typically add half of a tablespoon but try one to two tablespoons if you enjoy sweeter macaroni salads.
Add the rinsed macaroni, drained onions, bell pepper, celery, radish, and the pickle to the bowl with dressing. Mix well. Taste, then adjust with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/6 of the recipe, Calories 252, Fat 10.4g, SaturatedFat 2.9g, Cholesterol 10.6g, Sodium 317.2mg, Carbohydrate 32.2g, Fiber 2.1g, Sugar 2.4g, Protein 6.9g

CREAMY COLD PASTA

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Make and share this Creamy Cold Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lolliie

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1 bowl, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 cup pasta, penne cooked and cooled
1 avocado, mashed
2 tablespoons tomato sauce, but adjust it to your preferrence

Steps:

Cook the pasta and let it cool.
add the mashed avocado and tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.2, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Sodium 176.1, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 16.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.5

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