Best Herbed Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY HERBED TOMATO-ARUGULA PASTA SALAD WITH BACON



Creamy Herbed Tomato-Arugula Pasta Salad with Bacon image

This is the creamy, delicious dish you get when you cross a BLT with a pasta salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bacon, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried ziti
3 cups loosely packed arugula
3 medium vine ripe tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Put the bacon in a large, cold skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, sour cream, chives, parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the arugula and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top with the bacon. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

HERBED TOMATO PASTA SALAD



Herbed Tomato Pasta Salad image

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 cups mixed chopped fresh herbs
1 lb campanelle (bell-shaped pasta)
5 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Accompaniment: grated ricotta salata

Steps:

  • Stir together tomatoes, sugar, and herbs in a large bowl until combined well. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain. Add hot pasta to tomato mixture. Cook garlic in olive oil in a 1-quart saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add garlic with oil to pasta and tomatoes and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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