Penne Pasta Salad Food

PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives. Stir in pasta. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

"GREEK SALAD" PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the olives, pasta and the reserved pasta cooking water to the pot; cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the arugula and oregano until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the feta and drizzle with olive oil.

ANN'S PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and toss with dressing.
• Add extra dressing if it gets dried out.

PENNE PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water, just until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
• Combine pasta and pesto in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, tomatoes, Parmesan and olives. Chill until ready to serve. Serve garnished with basil sprigs, if desired.

PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, mix together the salad dressing, mustard, cheese and dill.
• Add pasta, red onion and bell peppers. Toss well; season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

PIZZA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, mix oil, vinegar, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and salt in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add pasta and spinach; toss to coat well. Add tomatoes and cheeses; toss gently to mix.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

SEAFOOD PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and cool pasta. Mix sour cream, dressing and milk (let sit 2 hours).
• Mix together onions, peppers, celery, crabmeat and pasta. Mix well with dressing. Chill at least 2 hours.

EASY PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Serve immediately. Or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil penne pasta per package directions and drain. Set aside in a large bowl.
• Wash all vegetables, chop and add to pasta.
• Set Aside.
• In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Blend completely.
• Add olive oil to vegetables and pasta mixture coat gently.
• Chill until ready to serve.

SPINACH PENNE SALAD

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

PASTA SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• To make dressing, in a blender process olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic until creamy.In a salad bowl, combine pasta, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, green pepper, parsley and green onions.Drizzle with dressing and toss well. Salt and pepper, to taste.Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

30 WAYS TO COOK PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne according to directions on package.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes, until garlic starts to get fragrant.
• Toss in pasta and season with salt and pepper.