Best Spinach Parmesan Pasta Salad Recipes

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PASTA AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, SPINACH AND CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING



PASTA AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, SPINACH AND CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Pasta

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Creamy Parmesan Dressing
1 egg
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup corn oil
1/3 cup wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/8 teaspoon ground clove
1/8 teaspoon tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Salad
1/2 pound penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces baby spinach
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
8 ounces smoked mozzarella, cubed
greens

Steps:

  • 1. Whiz the egg in a food processor or whisk by hand until light-colored, gradually add the oils so that the mixture emulsifies, and then add the rest of the ingredients. 2. Cook the penne until al dente. Refresh under cold water and drain well. Toss with the olive oil to prevent sticking. 3. Wash the spinach well, put it in a large skillet, and heat, while stirring, until it has just wilted (should not take more than a minute). Refresh under cold water, squeeze dry and coarsely chop. 4. Combine the penne with the spinach, the peppers, mozzarella and the dressing. Serve on greens.

SPINACH PARMESAN PASTA SALAD



Spinach Parmesan Pasta Salad image

Dress things up with our Spinach Parmesan Pasta Salad. This Parmesan pasta salad incorporates bow-tie pasta with what amounts to a deconstructed pesto.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Nuts

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
4 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last 30 sec.; drain.
  • Rinse pasta mixture with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

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