Barillas Warm Veggie Pasta Salad Recipes

BARILLAS WARM VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1 box Barilla bow tie pasta al dente while cooking sauce.
• Add oil to pan; add onion; add garlic.
• Add brussel sprouts; saute.
• Add asparagus.
• Add thyme (fresh is better but dried works).
• Add zucchini; saute.
• Add chicken stock; reduce by half.
• Make sure veggies are not mushy; they need to be crisp.
• Add cream and cracked pepper to taste.
• Add drained pasta.
• Fold in Parmesan cheese.

WARM PASTA SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, blue cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet. Swirl in the oil, then add the garlic.
• Sautee until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the beef in two batches and cook, until browned, about 2 minutes.
• Add the pasta to the bowl with the yogurt dressing.
• Add the steak and tomatoes and toss gently to coat.
• Serve at once.

VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vegetables, vinegar, basil, oil, sugar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

SUMMER VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling; add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water; drain again. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add zucchini; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes; cook 30 seconds or until beginning to soften. Transfer vegetable mixture to pasta bowl; toss well.
• For shallot-mustard dressing, in a small bowl combine shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in remaining oil; stir in parsley. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss well.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to 3 days to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, sprinkle each serving with Asiago cheese.

VEGGIE SPIRALS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, and scallions. Gently toss to mix. Pour Ranch dressing over pasta.
• Toss gently to coat; serve chilled.

GRILLED VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: In medium-size bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until oil is thoroughly incorporated. Stir in garlic, thyme and oregano. Set aside half of the dressing for the pasta.
• Vegetables and Pasta: Prepare outdoor grill with hot coals or heat gas grill. Lightly brush grill grid with vegetable oil. Generously brush peppers, zucchini, squash, onion and tomatoes with some of the remaining dressing.
• Working in batches, grill the vegetables about 3 minutes per side or until fork-tender, about 18 minutes total. Brush the vegetables with additional dressing halfway through the grilling. Remove the vegetables from the grill and keep warm.
• In large bowl or on serving platter, toss together cooked pasta with reserved half of dressing and any remaining dressing used for grilling vegetables. Toss in basil and mozzarella cheese. Arrange grilled vegetables over top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
• Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
• Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
• Chill for one hour before serving.