Best 15 Mostaccioli Pasta Primavera Salad Recipes

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Mostaccioli pasta primavera salad is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines the flavors of fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese. It's a perfect meal for a picnic, potluck, or light lunch. The combination of al dente mostaccioli pasta, colorful vegetables, and a tangy dressing creates a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

MOSTACCIOLI SALAD



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This salad needs to marinate for at least one day before serving. Gets raves, is great for carry-ins and picnics, and goes with everything.

Provided by JAN

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time P1DT25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, cucumber, pimento, mustard, garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 148.7 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

MOSTACCIOLI PASTA SALAD



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This is a sweet/sour pasta salad,perfect for a potluck or picnic because of no mayonnaise. It is very good and so simple too make. It is a favorite here at our house. ENJOY!

Provided by Theresa P

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb mostaccioli pasta
6 drops yellow food coloring
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 finely diced onion
1 finely diced cucumber
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions (add the food coloring to the pasta cooking water).
  • Mix the vinegar, sugar and spices; heat to boiling.
  • Add the onion, cucumber and oil; mix all with the cooked and drained pasta.
  • Chill for several hours until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 40, Protein 8

EASY MOSTACCIOLI PASTA SALAD



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I discovered this tasty mostaccioli pasta salad in a church cookbook over 15 years ago, then the dog ate the cookbook! The recipe was lost for over a decade until it was recovered through the miracle of crowdsourcing. I'm excited to share it with everyone so this won't happen again! Enjoy! Best when made the day before serving.

Provided by Amber Bennett Stanley

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and put into a large bowl.
  • Combine Italian salad dressing, creamy salad dressing, sugar, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, celery seed, and mustard seed in a smaller bowl. Pour the dressing over the noodles and stir to combine. Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 869 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

MOSTACCIOLI PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD



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Make and share this Mostaccioli Pasta Primavera Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups mostaccioli pasta, uncooked
2 cups fresh asparagus spears, raw
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • During last 2 minutes of cooking add the asparagus.
  • Drain pasta& asparagus, rinse in cold water.
  • Whisk together the mayo, Italian dressing, vinegar& pepper.
  • When cool, in a large bowl, stir the pasta& asparagus with 1/2 cup dressing and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hoiurs.
  • Just before serving stir in the remaining dressing.

PRIMAVERA PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
2 pounds fusilli
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whole milk, plus more if needed
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
2 lemons, zested and juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup broccoli florets, broken into small pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1 leek, white and light green parts, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
  • To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, parsley, chives, mint, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan in a small bowl. Set aside. Before tossing, splash in more milk if needed for thinning.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, peas, asparagus, carrots and leeks. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the remaining tablespoon of Parmesan and some black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

PRIMAVERA PENNE



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Welcome spring with a bowl of pasta tossed with fresh mint, crisp asparagus, and sweet peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound penne
1/2 stick butter
1 pound asparagus, cut into pieces
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups thawed frozen peas
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook penne, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Add wine, and cook until reduced by half, 30 seconds. Add peas and mint. Season, and toss with penne and pasta water. Top with Parmesan.

EASY MOSTACCIOLI SALAD



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Perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks, this chilled mostaccioli salad has a tasty cucumber-onion dressing.

Provided by Mark Adams

Time 8h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
6 drops yellow food coloring
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 ½ cups white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and food coloring to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse and drain pasta.
  • Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sugar, parsley, garlic salt, salt, pepper, MSG, and mustard in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl. Add oil and toss to coat, then toss with cucumber-onion dressing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 396.5 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

MOSTACCIOLI



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Even though we're not Italian, this rich, cheesy pasta dish is a "family tradition" for holidays and special occasions. I was delighted the first time I tried this mostaccioli recipe-it has all the flavor of lasagna without the work of layering the ingredients. Try it...I'm sure it'll become one of your family's favorites, too! -Nancy Mundhenke, Kinsley, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound uncooked mostaccioli
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. , Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; layer with cheese mixture and remaining pasta mixture. , Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; top with Romano cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

MOSTACCIOLI VEGGIE SALAD



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I first sampled this refreshing salad at a church potluck several years ago. The mix of pasta, zucchini, summer squash, cucumber, sweet peppers and black olives is coated with a light vinaigrette. Any pasta can be substituted for the mostaccioli. -Julie Sterchi Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups uncooked mostaccioli
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small yellow summer squash, quartered and sliced
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
3 to 4 green onions, chopped
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini, peppers, olives and onions., In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Toss again before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

MOSTACCIOLI SALAD



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Make and share this Mostaccioli Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SlipC

Categories     Potluck

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb mostaccioli noodles
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cucumbers, chopped
parsley flakes
pimiento

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles as directed on package.
  • Combine other ingredients,except parsely and pimentos, in large bowl:Add cooked noodles.
  • Add parsley flakes and pimentos to taste.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.

PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD



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This is a very fresh, colorful, and vitamin and nutrient rich salad. One large pot of boiling water does all the cooking for the vegetables in this salad. The addition of the vegetables has been timed so that they're all done at the same time. Using a strainer to remove the vegetables from the water stops the cooking fast and leaves you with a hot, lightly seasoned broth to boil the pasta in. From Vegetarian Times.

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup carrot, diced
2 cups yellow squash, diced
2 cups broccoli, small florets
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 cups sugar snap peas, halved
8 ounces penne or 8 ounces rotini pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp)
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large ice water bath. Add carrots to the boiled water, and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Add squash, and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add broccoli and bell pepper, and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add sugar snap peas, and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Scoop vegetables from simmering water with strainer. Transfer to ice water bath. Drain when cool, and pat dry.
  • Bring pot of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in large serving bowl. Stir in shallots and garlic. Add pasta, blanche vegetables, tomatoes, and cheese, and toss to coat with dressing.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

MOSTACCIOLI SUMMERTIME SALAD



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Light and tasty mostaccioli pasta salad perfect for a large gathering. Keeps well for days in the fridge and is easy to make.

Provided by mommycheryl

Time 4h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 cup olive oil
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, mix oil, vinegar, sugar, pimento peppers, parsley, pepper, salt, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Stir in green onions and cucumber.
  • Drain pasta. Pour dressing mixture over pasta and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 351.7 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

PENNE PRIMAVERA



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A great, flavorful pasta dish for the summertime when you don't want something heavy.

Provided by calead910

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
  • In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.
  • Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 426.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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A make ahead salad that is a nice luncheon or light dinner dish. This dish is easy to half and it is also an excellent way to use up leftover pasta.

Provided by TPubmgjbd

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb uncooked pasta (shell, rotina or mostaccioli)
1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into flowerets
2 summer squash, sliced
2 red peppers, cut into julienne strips
1 cucumber, quartered and sliced
3 cups artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 lb carrot, grated
salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup wine vinegar (red or white, your choice)
3 cups olive oil

Steps:

  • Salad: Cook pasta in lightly salted water for about 15 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Rinse pasta with cold water and drain again.
  • Chill.
  • Blanch broccoli and summer squash by immersing in boiling, salted water for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Rinse in cold water and drain.
  • Combine all salad ingredients.
  • Just before serving, drizzle with Vinaigrette Dressing and toss.
  • Arrange on a serving platter lined with leaf lettuce.
  • Vinaigrette: Add garlic and basil to blender container.
  • Process on Chop.
  • Add salt, pepper and mustard; process a few seconds.
  • Add lemon juice and vinegar and blend.
  • Add olive oil and process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.4, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 7.6, Sodium 184.3, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 7.8

PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD



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Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     pastas, salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh fava beans in the pods
1 pound fresh peas in the pods
1 pound thin asparagus spears
4 ounces haricots verts, trimmed
4 ounces sugar snap peas
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon finely sliced chives

Steps:

  • Place a large pot of water over high heat. Shell fava beans and peas (keeping them separated). Snap woody ends from asparagus, and cut spears diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Cut haricots verts in half horizontally.
  • When water boils, blanch each vegetable separately, cooking to taste. (Haricots verts and sugar snap peas should be blanched very briefly, about 10 seconds.) Reuse cooking water, placing each vegetable in a sieve and dipping it into boiling water for the duration of the cooking. Rinse blanched vegetables under cold water and allow to drain well. Peel and discard fava bean pods and the beans' thick translucent cover.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain well. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and stir in extra virgin olive oil until pasta is well coated. Add vegetables.
  • Add garlic oil to bowl, and season mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon juice, lemon zest and 1/4 cup chives. Mix well, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with remaining chives. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 302, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 503 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality pasta for the best results. Look for pasta made with durum wheat semolina, which has a higher protein content and holds its shape better when cooked.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. This will help it hold its shape in the salad.
  • For the vegetables, use a variety of colors and textures. This will make the salad more visually appealing and add different flavors and nutrients.
  • If you're using fresh vegetables, be sure to wash them thoroughly before using them. You can also blanch the vegetables for a few minutes to help them retain their color and crispness.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing for the salad. A vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs is a good option.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it's made, or it will start to wilt.

Conclusion:

Mostaccioli pasta primavera salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its colorful vegetables, flavorful dressing, and al dente pasta, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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