Angelas Pasta Salad Food

ANGEL HAIR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Chop/dice all vegetables and place in large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients for the dressing in with the vegetables.
• Boil angel hair pasta and drain very well.
• Mix pasta in with vegetables and dressing.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving.

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

ANGEL HAIR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
• Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA & SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain & rinse under cold water. Nuke bacon until crisp; set aside to cool.
• Crumble bacon & mix together with pasta, onions, olives, & ranch dressing. Carefully work the shrimp into pasta. Note: As the salad sits, it will absorb some of the dressing - add a little more right before serving.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add almonds and sesame seeds.
• Sauté until slightly brown, set aside.
• Combine oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and white pepper in a jar.
• Cover tightly and shake.
• Set aside.
• Combine cabbage, scallions, water chestnuts and pasta in a large bowl.
• Toss in nut mixture.
• Toss with dressing before serving.

ANGELA'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the mayo and dressing mix until very well blended. I.
• n a large bowl gently mix the other ingredients, then add the dressing, tossing together until well coated.
• Refrigerate until chilled through.
• *Tip: There should be about the same amount of cheese, pickles, green onions, olives and peas. I mix these with the pasta to see if it *looks* right before adding the sauce.