Layered Angel Hair Pasta Deli Salad Food

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.

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

LAYERED ANGEL-HAIR PASTA & DELI SALAD

Steps:

• Layer the bottom of a clear trifle bowl with bite-sized pieces of crisp lettuce. and grape tomatoes. Place cooked and drained cold pasta on top of lettuce. Roll each deli slice individually and place side down around the inside of the bowl. Layer the croutons on top. Pour dressing over entire salad just prior to serving. Enjoy!

TOSSED ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the angel hair according to the package instructions. When the pasta is nearly done, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat and add the lemon zest, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water, if needed. Remove the infused oil from the heat, add the pasta, and toss to coat, adding pasta cooking water, if needed. Grate just a hint of Parmesan on the pasta before serving.

ITALIAN ANGEL HAIR SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl.
• 2. Add salami, olives, roasted red pepper, green pepper, and mozzarella to bowl. In a glass jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss with pasta salad and serve.

DELICIOUS ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the angel hair pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pimentos, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder to the oil and stir; cook until the herbs are heated and fragrant. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the mixture. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to evenly coat with the seasonings. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve hot.

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.

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.

HEAVENLY ANGEL HAIR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain well and set aside to cool.
• Mix salad oil, steak seasoning and lemon juice and pour over pasta along with olives.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Just before serving, add mayonnaise, water and onions.
• Toss and serve with Parmesan on side.
• NOTE: Cook time refers primarily to chill time.