KITCHEN SINK CHIPOTLE & SMOKED MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

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This could not be simpler and was a big hit at my daughter's school party today. It really is just a big thrown together bowl of ingredients... which is now how I have to cook with 2 tiny kiddos and no time!

Provided by Liza at Food.com

Categories     Potluck

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package pasta (curly or tube)
10 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese
1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts
1 (6 -8 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes with Italian herbs, in oil (reserve the oil for sauce)
12 ounces grape tomatoes or 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
6 ounces fresh spinach, diced up
chipotle garnishing sauce (use some of the sauce too) or 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, to taste (use some of the sauce too)
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
mayonnaise, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta al dente.
  • Dice up mozzarella, artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes (i like to use kitchen shears for the sun dried toms).
  • Toss cooled pasta (don't want to melt the cheese or maybe you do!) with all the other ingredients.
  • Pour reserved sun dried tomato oil (use whatever you need to get it saucy), chipotle sauce (use whatever you desire for spiciness) over pasta, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  • If you can't find the chipotle garnishing sauce (I can't remember where I found mine and it is almost out!) just use some diced up, about 2, chipotles in adobo sauce or just the adobo sauce and add some mayo, about 1/4 cup to make it creamy and you should be fine. I'm all about shortcuts tho so i hope i can find more!
  • Refrigerate for a couple hours, but I like overnight.
  • Add chopped up spinach before serving at room temperature.
  • Oh and don't forget the salt.i feel that salt really makes the flavors of the chipotles come alive!

Zara Clampett
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I would not recommend this pasta salad to anyone.


Cristina Petrea
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This pasta salad is too expensive to make.


Elizabeth Schell
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This pasta salad is not worth the calories.


mhmmd hawili
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This pasta salad was a lot of work to make and it wasn't worth it.


Mdhfndng Ibrahim
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I didn't like the texture of the smoked mozzarella in this pasta salad.


Veer1x
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This pasta salad was a little too spicy for my taste.


Ebeze Juliet
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I'm not sure I like the combination of chipotle and smoked mozzarella.


Muhammad Raiseyasir
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This pasta salad is a little bit spicy, but it's so good!


Lizette Allem
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I added some chopped bacon to this pasta salad and it was amazing!


Rashed Milon
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.


Anang Chaudhary
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I'm not a big fan of chipotle, but this pasta salad was still really good.


rudro dewan
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This pasta salad is so delicious and flavorful! I will definitely be making it again.


Tereza Rsa 62
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I love that this pasta salad is made with healthy ingredients.


BRAND SINGER
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Romelo Jr
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Galaxygaurd
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer cookout or picnic.


Md Fakrouddin
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The chipotle gives it a nice smoky flavor and the smoked mozzarella is so rich and creamy.


Iqra Iqra
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Faith Calouro
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is amazing! The chipotle gives it a nice kick and the smoked mozzarella is so creamy.


MD JISAN RAJ
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This pasta salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chipotle and smoked mozzarella.