Spaghetti Salad With Tomatoes Feta And Pesto Sauce Can Be Gf Recipes

PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain and immediately rinse the pasta under cool water to prevent the noodles from sticking to one another. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, to prepare the pesto: In a small skillet, toast the pepitas over medium heat, stirring often, until they are fragrant and making little popping noises, about 5 minutes. Pour half of the pepitas into a bowl for later (we will use them as garnish).
• Pour the remaining pepitas into a food processor. Add the basil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Process while slowly drizzling in the olive oil, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary, until the pepitas have broken down to create a pretty smooth sauce.
• To assemble the pasta salad, pour all of the pesto over the pasta and toss until the pasta is lightly and evenly coated, adding a tiny splash of reserved pasta cooking water if necessary to thin it out. Then add the cherry tomatoes, arugula, remaining toasted pepitas, and any optional add-ins (olives, chickpeas and/or cheese).
• Toss again to combine, then season to taste with pepper. If the pasta needs more flavor, add salt, to taste, or a splash of lemon juice. If the flavors are too bold, let it rest for a few minutes, and add a little splash of olive oil if necessary to tone down the rest.

TOMATO FETA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, feta and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and parsley, and toss well.

SPAGHETTI SALAD WITH TOMATOES, FETA AND PESTO SAUCE (CAN BE GF)

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions. Ordinary spaghetti should take around 8-12 minutes.
• 2 minutes before end of cooking time add in the frozen peas.
• Drain and add to a big bowl.
• Stir in pesto sauce and oil if using. Sprinkle with herbs, garlic, pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
• Now add in the cherry tomatoes and feta cheese. Mix.
• Keep chilled til serving or eat right away.
• Variation:.
• Sautee one large onion (chopped) in a little oil while cooking the pasta. Add to the salad with remaining ingredients.

BOW TIES WITH PESTO, FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in the bow ties and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water just until it stops steaming. Bounce the pasta around to get rid of as much water as you can.
• Dump the pasta into a large serving bowl. Stir in the pesto until the pasta is coated. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and the crumbled feta. Taste the salad and season it as you like with salt and pepper. You can make the salad up to about 1 hour before you serve it. Check out the salt and pepper just before you serve the salad. If it's looking a little dry, add some olive oil and stir it around.
• Pesto:
• 5 big handfuls basil leaves (about 2 hefty bunches)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
• Juice of 1 small lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• Kosher salt
• About 20 grinds freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Place all ingredients with 1/2 cup of the oil in a blender and blend. Gradually drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup of oil until pesto is thick and smooth.
• Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

MEDITERRANEAN PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions (a little more than al dente as pasta will firm up as it cools). Drain well and toss with olive oil (to prevent noodles from sticking together) and spread out onto a baking sheet to cool while you're preparing remainder of ingredients. OR, in a pinch, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, stir in pesto (start with 3/4 cup). Then stir in red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, marinated artichoke hearts and chives. Note: if you want things more saucy, stir in remaining 1/4 cup of basil pesto.
• Stir in arugula.
• Finally, stir in feta. Serve and enjoy!

SPAGHETTI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large salad bowl, add the cheese, pepperoni, ham, green pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber and olives. Add avocado if desired. , Rinse pasta with cold water; drain well. Place on top of salad ingredients. Drizzle with salad dressing: toss lightly to coat. Chill until serving.

TOMATO SALAD SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a small skillet, over medium-low heat, heat 1 T. of the oil. Add garlic and cook; stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Do not brown. Transfer to a large bowl.
• To the garlic in the bowl, add the tomatoes and their liquid, the remaining 3 T. olive oil, basil, vinegar, salt and pepper; mix well. Let stand for 1 hour for flavors to blend.
• Just before you are ready to serve, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Turn into a large pasta bowl, add the sauce, and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese to taste and serve.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO AND FETA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add oregano, mushrooms, green onions and garlic; saute 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, olives and pepper to taste.
• Simmer 15 minutes.
• Add parsley and red wine vinegar.
• Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Place sauce on pasta.
• Top with cheese and serve.