Roman Salad With Pasta Recipes

ROMAN SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until thick, syrupy, and measuring 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Combine the olives, parsley, anchovies, capers, garlic, basil, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl and toss to combine.
• To serve, slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place, slightly overlapping, on a serving plate. Spoon the olive and parsley mixture over the tomatoes. Drizzle the reduced balsamic over the salad and serve.

TOP RAMEN® SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds onto a baking sheet.
• Bake noodles, sunflower seeds, and almonds in the preheated oven until fragrant and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
• Combine coleslaw mix and green onions in a large bowl. Pour cooled noodle mixture over the top.
• Whisk olive oil, reserved ramen seasoning packets, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over coleslaw and toss to coat.

ROMESCO PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, process bread in long pulses in a food processor until coarse crumbs form (you should have about 1 cup). Transfer to a small bowl.
• Purée roasted red peppers, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, and about one-quarter of the cooled walnuts in food processor (no need to clean) until smooth. With the motor running, very gradually stream in 1/2 cup oil. Process until thick; season romesco dressing generously with salt.
• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water (this stops cooking and removes surface starch so the pasta will be less gummy). Shake off excess water and transfer to a large bowl. Toss pasta with half of the romesco to coat; set aside. Finely chop remaining walnuts; set aside.
• Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium saucepan over medium and cook breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and remaining ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, stirring often, until breadcrumbs are golden, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Toss reserved pasta with remaining dressing, then fold in tomatoes, Parmesan, and reserved walnuts just to distribute. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over pasta and top with basil.

ROMAN SALAD WITH PASTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, basil, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Let stand at least 2 hours.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain. Toss the warm pasta into the salad, season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve.

ROMAN TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA PASTA

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half, remove cores. Squeeze out the seeds and chop. Place in a medium bowl and add the oil, garlic, basil. 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper: mix well. (This sauce can be made ahead and left at room temperature for up to 2 hours).
• In a large pot, heat 4 quarts of water to boiling. Add remaining 2 tablespoons salt, then the pasta and cook according to package directions, until the pasta is al dente (tender yet still firm to the bite). Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Stir in the mozzarella and toss again.
• Serve.

ROMAN HOLIDAY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, drain well, and immediately rinse in cold water. Shake off the excess water and chill.
• In a large mixing bowling, add the tomatoes, olives, onion, basil, thyme, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and chilled pasta and then top with the cheese.
• Toss well, adding salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.