Roasted Red Pepper Caesar Pasta Salad 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.

ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.
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ROASTED RED PEPPER ROTINI CAESAR

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat a large saute pan with a light film of oil, toss in red peppers and spinach.
• Heat until warmed (about 1 minute).
• In the large saute pan, toss cooked pasta with spinach and peppers.
• Add Caesar dressing, stirring frequently until heated through (approximately 3-5 minutes).
• Top pasta with desired amount of Parmesan cheese, cracked pepper, and salt.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the peppers, onion and scallions in a medium size mixing bowl.
• Dressing:.
• Place all the dressing ingredients, except for the olive oil, in a blender or a food processor fitted with a steel blade and blend. Blend. Gradually add the olive oil, one tablespoon at a time.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.