Roasted Onion Pasta Salad With Peppered Cheese Crisps Recipes

ROASTED PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, onions, red peppers and cheese. , In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing mix, broth and vinegar. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring 1 gallon salted water to a rolling boil in a large stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and pasta and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, shaking vigorously, and immediately transfer to an oiled cookie sheet or clean countertop to cool. When cooled, transfer to a bowl, and toss with a little olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature.
• Meanwhile, roast bell peppers over a gas flame or on a tray under the broiler. Keep turning so the skin is evenly charred, without burning and drying out the flesh. Transfer charred peppers to a paper or plastic bag, tie the top closed and let steam until cool to the touch, about 15 minutes. To peel peppers, pull off the charred skin by hand and then, only if necessary, dip the peppers briefly in water to remove any blackened bits. (Do not peel the peppers under running water since that would wash away the flavorful juices.) Once peeled, cut away stems, seeds and veins, and slice peppers into strips.
• Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden brown. Lower heat to moderate, add garlic, cook 1 minute, then add paprika, and cook 1 minute more. Add red peppers and tomatoes, cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, and remove from heat.
• Transfer to a medium bowl and combine with sour cream and hot sauce. Pour over reserved pasta, toss well, and serve.

ROASTED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place onions in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil; toss to coat. Place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with remaining oil. Wrap foil around garlic; place on baking pan with onions., Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until onions are lightly browned and garlic is tender, turning onions occasionally. Cool for 10-15 minutes., In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, cheese and walnuts; top with onions., For dressing, place vinegar and shallots in a blender; squeeze softened garlic into blender. Cover and pulse until blended. Add parsley and pepper flakes. Cover and process, gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Serve with salad.

ROASTED ONION PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERED CHEESE CRISPS

Steps:

• Drizzle onion strips with oil in a 9 inch square pan,sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Toss well.
• Bake onion at 450 degree for 20 minutes and set aside.
• Drain artichoke hearts,reserving 3 tablespoons liquid.
• Stir together mayo,remaining salt and pepper,reserved artichoke liquid,and lemon juice.
• Toss with onion,artichoke hearts,pasta and next 4 ingredients.
• Cover and chill.
• Arrange asparagus spears and tomatoe slices around a large serving platter.
• Spoon pasta mixture in center of platter.
• Sprinkle with blue cheese,and serve with peppered cheese crisps.
• Peppered Cheese Crisps directions--.
• Cut each pita into 6 wedges and seperate.
• Stir together mayo and next 3 ingredients,spread mixture evenly over wedges.
• Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or till edges are browned.