Warm Salsa Pasta Salad Food

ULTIMATE WARM SALSA

Steps:

• Using a food processor, process the tomatoes to a chunky puree, do not liquify.
• In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the oil and add the peppers and onions.
• Saute until the onion softens and is clear 5-10 minutes.
• Add the tomato puree and spices. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until desired consistency.
• Serve warm with tortilla chips.

MEXICAN PASTA SALAD WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water.
• In large bowl combine mayonnaise, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Add pasta, salsa and green onions; toss with large spoon coat.
• Cover and chill 1 hour to blend flavors.

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER PASTA WITH SALSA CRUDA

Steps:

• In a large pasta serving bowl, mix together the olives, tomatoes, mint, capers, garlic, red pepper flakes, orange zest and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir and lightly press the ingredients with the back of the spoon to incorporate flavors. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to a day.
• Just before serving, cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Remove the garlic clove from the pasta sauce. Drain the pasta and while still steaming hot, place the pasta on top of the cold sauce. Let sit for a minute before tossing the pasta. Top with grated Parmesan and serve.

WARM SALSA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
• While macaroni is cooking, heat remaining ingredients except beans and pepper to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, breaking up tomatoes; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
• Stir in macaroni and beans; cook until hot. Serve with pepper.

WARM TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions; drain.
• In a large bowl, toss warm pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella, onion, olive oil, parsley, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

WARM PASTA SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water to Pkt instructions.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Place tomatoes, red and green peppers, spring onions (scallions), olives and basil in a large bowl.
• For Dressing:.
• Place garlic, oil, vinegar and chill in a screw-top jar; shake well to combine.
• Season to taste with pepper and a pinch of sugar.
• Add warm pasta and dressing to salad bowl and toss lightly to combine.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve whilst pasta is still warm.

ULTIMATE TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, lime juice and coriander in a bowl. Stir, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

SALSA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to box, drain.
• Mix rest of ingredients. Mixture should have a slight creaminess.
• Excellent warm or ice cold.
• Variation: add diced leftover chicken for a quick main dish.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.