"anything goes" pasta salad
Feel free to use the pasta of your choice. The wagon wheels sometimes entices kids to eat this pasta salad they might otherwise not try. LOL. Prep time includes 1 hour of chilling time.
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prep time
1 Hr 20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 16 ounces package wagon wheel macaroni (may sub shells or elbow)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- - salt, to taste
- - pepper, to taste
- 2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and halved (14 oz cans)
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips
- 3 ounces jar capers, drained
- 6-8 - sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup fresh italian parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 - egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried whole basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
How To Make "anything goes" pasta salad
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Step 1Cook macaroni according to the package directions; drain. Place macaroni in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup oil and salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2Add artichoke hearts, roasted pepper, capers, tomato, cheese, and parsley; stir gently to combine. Set aside.
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Step 3Position knife blade in a food processor bowl. Add garlic, next 8 ingredients, and if desired, hot sauce, and process until smooth.
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Step 4Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving.
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Pasta Salads
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Diabetic
Keyword:
#capers
Keyword:
#sun dried tomatoes
Keyword:
#artichoke hearts
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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