Kathy’s Delicious Italian Pasta Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad is a flavorful and refreshing twist on traditional pasta salad
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Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package dry penne pasta
12 ounces roasted red peppers
7 ounces black olives , chopped
1 small yellow onion , chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
16 ounces mozzarella cheese , cubed
5 roma ( plum ) tomatoes , chopped
1/4 pound Genoa salami , cut into strips
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
542
Sugar
6g
Fat
40g
Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad is a modern take on the classic pasta salad recipe. This dish is perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a side dish at dinner. The combination of pasta, roasted peppers, black olives, mozzarella cheese, and Genoa salami creates a complex and delicious flavor profile. The addition of balsamic vinegar and olive oil brings everything together with a tangy and savory blend. This dish is extremely versatile and can be customized to suit individual preferences by adding or omitting ingredients as desired.

Instructions

1.Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2.In a large bowl, combine the roasted red peppers, black olives, yellow onion, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and Genoa salami.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper to taste.
4.Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
5.Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.

PROS

Kathy’s Delicious Italian Pasta Salad is packed full of colorful and tasty ingredients that are sure to please any palate.

It can be made ahead of time and is perfect for a picnic or potluck.

CONS

This pasta salad can be high in calories if consumed in large portions and may not be suitable for those with dairy or gluten allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pasta salad may not be the healthiest option, it does contain a variety of vegetables and other nutrient-rich ingredients that provide vitamins and minerals.
Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants, while olives are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

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