Best Salsa Pasta Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER PASTA WITH SALSA CRUDA

Steps:

• In a large pasta serving bowl, mix together the olives, tomatoes, mint, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, orange zest and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir and lightly press the ingredients with the back of the spoon to incorporate flavors. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to a day.
• Just before serving, cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Remove the garlic clove from the pasta sauce. Drain the pasta and while still steaming hot, place the pasta on top of the cold sauce. Let sit for a minute before tossing the pasta. Top with grated Parmesan and serve.

SUMMER TOMATO-CORN SALSA CRUDA (RAW SAUCE) FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Crush garlic in garlic press or mortar and mash with salt to create a paste. Add the olive oil and mix well.
• Chop tomatoes in 1/2-inch cubes. Add them with juices to garlic mixture in large bowl.
• Use a small, sharp knife to cut the corn kernels from the cob. Add to the bowl.
• Finely chop basil and parsley. Add to bowl, along with lots of pepper. Add chopped jalapenos, if desired. Mix well, cover, and let stand at room temperature while cooking pasta. For the most flavor, let the sauce stand longer (1-3 hours), but do not refrigerate.
• Cook 1 pound of your favorite pasta, drain, and toss with sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan or your favorite cheese or cheese substitute, if desired (I don't think it needs any).

PASTA WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
• In a large bowl combine pineapple, red pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, orange juice, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
• Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 6 inches from the coals. On a gas grill, place the setting to high. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side.
• Toss the cooked noodles with the salsa. Arrange the shrimp on the pasta and serve.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for Fresh Fruit Salsa.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Divide lettuce leaves among serving plates. Arrange pasta, cucumber, shrimp and avocado on lettuce-lined plates. Serve with salsa.

MULTI-GRAIN PASTA WITH SICILIAN SALSA VERDE, CABBAGE, AND HARICOTS VERTS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, puree parsley, 4 tablespoons oil, capers, anchovies, and 1/3 of chopped garlic in mini processor.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage; sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add haricots verts and remaining garlic; toss 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup cheese, pasta, and 2/3 cup pasta cooking liquid, then parsley mixture from processor. Toss until sauce coats pasta, adding more pasta cooking liquid if dry, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining 3/4 cup cheese separately.

SALSA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
• While macaroni is cooking, heat remaining ingredients except cheese and pepper to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
• Stir in macaroni. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with pepper.

SALSA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook radiatore pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine chopped onion, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes, and green chilies in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, cilantro, garlic salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sugar and chili powder.
• Mix cooked pasta with vegetables. Toss with cilantro dressing and serve.

PASTA Y CAMARONES CON SALSA CREMOSA AL LIMóN

Steps:

• Cuece la pasta en una olla grande como se indica en el paquete, omitiendo la sal y añadiendo los camarones al agua hirviendo durante los 3 últimos min. Entretanto, calienta el caldo en una sartén grande a fuego medio. Agrega el queso crema, la cáscara rallada de limóny el jugo; cocina de 3 a 4 min. o hasta que el queso crema se derrita.
• Escurre la mezcla de pasta. Añádela, junto con el parmesano, a la salsa de queso crema en la sartén; mezcla todo bien.
• Cubre con el mozzarella y tapa la sartén. Cocínalo de 3 a 4 min. o hasta que el mozzarella se derrita. Espolvorea el platillo con el perejil.

FRESH SALSA PASTA - JAMIE OLIVER

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes roughly into bite sized pieces. Toss into a colander. Sprinkle liberally with kosher salt. Toss well and allow to drain 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl. Add oregano, olive oil, vinegar, chili and garlic; toss well. Marinate 15 minutes. Using your hands, squish up the tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, prepare fusilli by adding to boiling salted water for 6-8 minutes or until cooked al dente. Drain well and add fusilli to tomatoes. Add fresh oregano and basil and serve.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare Fresh Fruit Salsa. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water drain. Divide lettuce leaves among serving plates. Arrange pasta, cucumber, shrimp and avocado on lettuce-lined plates. Serve with salsa.1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 70) Fat 8g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 110mg Sodium 220mg Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 16g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
• Cook Tortellini in generously salted water just until al dente according to package directions (do NOT overcook - we don't want soggy tortellini). Rinse tortellini in cool water and add to a large serving bowl. Add. corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans, red onion and half of the dressing. Gently toss. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
• When ready to serve, add avocado, bacon, cheese and the desired amount of dressing to the salad (you may not use all it) and gently toss to combine. Add additional dressing if needed so its nice and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper and hot sauce if desired.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all salsa ingredients plus the low-sodium tamari, except the shrimp and pasta.
• Prepare an outside grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches above the heat source.
• On a gas grill, set the heat to high.
• Grill the shrimp on each side for 2 minutes.
• Toss the pasta with the salsa, arrange the shrimp on top, and serve.

SALSA PASTA 'N' BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and yellow pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until tender. , Stir in the beans, broth, salsa and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Drain pasta; stir into bean mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

PASTA WITH SALSA CRUDO AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Begin heating a large pot of water. Cut the tomatoes in half across the equator, and grate on the large holes of a box grater into a wide bowl. Stir in the garlic, salt and pepper, vinegar and olive oil.
• When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the green beans. Parboil four minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Keep the water in the pot boiling for the pasta. Cut the beans into two-inch lengths, and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
• Cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente. Follow the timing instructions on the package, but check the pasta about one minute sooner than the suggested cooking time. When it's done, drain and toss with the tomato mixture, basil and cheese.

TOMATO-SALSA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice, onion, and oil in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Let stand at room temperature until tomatoes release their juices, about 1 hour. Toss with half the cilantro.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
• Toss pasta with tomato mixture. Stir in remaining cilantro, and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH SALSA CRUDA DI POMODORO

Steps:

• Place chopped tomatoes in a colander and let drain for several minutes, stirring at least once.
• Transfer the tomatoes to a large serving bowl and combine with remaining ingredients, except pasta and cheese.
• Let stand at room temperature until the pasta is ready.
• Cook pasta in a large pan with 3 qts.
• water until al dente, about 9 to 11 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Fold the pasta into the tomato sauce and serve at once.
• If desired, offer the Parmesan as a condiment at the table.

EASY CHEESY SALSA CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and return to pot. 2. Add chicken, salsa, tomato sauce, water, and shredded cheese to drained pasta; stir to combine. 3. Pour into 13×9 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. 4. Sprinkle with French Fried Onions. 5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. 6. Uncover and cook additional 10 minutes.

SCALLOP CEVICHE ON BLACK PASTA CAKES WITH CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine onion, juices, jalapeño, and salt in a bowl.
• Poach scallops in 4 quarts of simmering salted water, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through (scallops should be opaque with centers slightly pink), about 1 minute. Drain scallops and gently toss with marinade. Marinate scallops, covered and chilled, 3 hours.
• Boil pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Rinse briefly under cold running water to stop cooking (don't cool pasta completely) and drain well. Toss pasta with extra-virgin olive oil.
• Heat 1/4 inch olive or vegetable oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Form cakes by dropping a few strands of loosely squiggled pasta into a 1-tablespoon measure to fill it and inverting tablespoon into oil, flattening cake slightly if necessary. (If strands in bowl become too sticky to handle, stir in a little reserved pasta water, 1 teaspoon at a time. You need some starch from pasta to hold cake together, but you don't want strands to become wet.) Cook cakes, 4 at a time, until crisp, 45 seconds to 1 minute per side, and drain on paper towels. Season cakes with salt.
• Soak onion in cold water to cover 20 minutes, then drain and rinse well. Stir together onion, cilantro, tomatillos, tomato, jalapeño, and salt and chill, covered, until ready to use.
• Lift scallops out of marinade and put 1 on top of each pasta cake. Top with salsa and serve immediately.

"MAKE THAT CHICKEN DANCE" SALSA PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté the onions and mushrooms until soft, about two minutes.
• Add the water, tomatoes (with all their seeds and juice), garlic, oregano, basil, parsley and hot sauce.
• Simmer over low heat for 6-10 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and enough water has evaporated to form a relatively thick sauce.
• Add salsa and chicken.
• Simmer until heated through.
• Cook pasta of your choice (I like fusilli or penne) until al dente.
• Serve sauce over hot pasta, top with parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

MEXICAN PASTA SALAD WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water.
• In large bowl combine mayonnaise, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Add pasta, salsa and green onions; toss with large spoon coat.
• Cover and chill 1 hour to blend flavors.