Paul Newmans Homegrown Pasta Salad Recipes

PAUL NEWMAN'S HOMEGROWN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In bowl combine olive oil and vinegar dressing, lemon juice, thyme, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust to your liking. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
• Wash and chop vegetables for the salad. Combine with the pasta. Add dressing and toss gently.
• Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
• In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake well.
• Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill 8 hours in the refrigerator