Best Fusilli With Roasted Red Peppers Feta And Herb Dressing Recipes

Fusilli With Roasted Red Peppers, Gorgonzola and Herb Dressing image

Provided by Manami

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (oregano, thyme, parsley etc)
1 lb fusilli (I like rotelle) or 1 lb other spiral shaped pasta (I like rotelle)
1/2 red onion, sliced fine
2 1/2 ounces sliced black olives
1 (12 ounce) jar sliced roasted red peppers, drained
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
3 ounces gorgonzola

Steps:

DRESSING:.
Place all ingredients in a jar with lid.
Close lid tightly and shake until well blended.
SALAD or SIDE DISH:.
In a large pot of lightly salted water, cook pasta according to pkg directions.
While pasta is cooking, soak red onion in ice water to mellow its flavor.
Drain cooked pasta and place in large bowl.
Drain onions and pat dry, add to pasta.
Add dressing, olives, roasted peppers, red pepper flakes and gorgonzola to warm pasta and toss.
Serve at room temperature, also, very good the following day!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 963.4, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2, Protein 10.2

Fusilli With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces fusilli or 8 ounces spaghetti

Steps:

In a food processor, combine roasted red peppers, red onion, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and cayenne.
Pour into a bowl. Stir in parsley. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes for flavors to mellow. (Or while you are cooking the pasta).
In a large saucepan, cook pasta. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Pour on sauce and toss to combine. Serve hot.