Sunday, March 1, 2015

PIZZA PASTA SALAD


 According to all you magazine, this recipe is one of the most shared on Pinterest, and it's not surprising.  Taking just 10 -15 minutes to prepare, it works well for  a romantic dinner, a party, or a family get-together.





INGREDIENTS


Salt and pepper
1 pound short pasta such as bow ties, shells or penne
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 cup sliced marinated artichoke hearts
8 ounces bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella nuggets), halved (about 18 pieces)
4 ounces pepperoni or salami, diced
             1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves                             2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well and spread on an oiled baking sheet to cool. Don't worry if the pasta sticks together. It will come apart when mixed with oil.

2. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large bowl and stir in oil. Add vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, bocconcini, pepperoni, basil and oregano. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.

12 comments:

  1. I will have to try this...its simple and easy. Plus it looks good

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    1. Hey Sharonda! I was amazed at how simple this looked, and it's a great idea. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs...

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  2. Oh this looks fun and reminds me of summer! Thanks for sharing it Ro :)

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    1. You're right Kim! This does like a cozy idea for a picnic in the summer. Hugs...

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  3. My boyfriend will love this dish! Thanks for the recipe, RO!

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    1. Hey Leah! A romantic dish to try with some of your yummy tea, and you guys will be all set! Hugs...

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  4. You post the BEST recipes! Thanks!!

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    1. Hey Angela: You're always so sweet and supportive! I enjoy finding recipes that are simple to make and yummy for my tummy, and glad you like them! Hugs...

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  5. Sounds easy and quick. My kind of meal

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    1. With your busy schedule, Kelly, this is definitely the perfect fit! Hugs...

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  6. Definitely looks like a great recipe for those of us missing summer and/or wishing for spring. I'd definitely use bow ties for this because one they're cute and two they're my favorite pasta :)

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    1. Hey There Sarah: Bow ties are just plain cute, aren't they?(smile) Hope you get a chance to try it out and let us know what you think. Hugs...

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