PASTA BANDIERA - ITALIAN FLAG PASTA SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Pasta Bandiera - Italian Flag Pasta Salad image

This simple pasta salad is named for the Italian flag, which it echoes with its red, green and white ingredients. The better the tomatoes are, the better this dish.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb penne or 1 lb ziti pasta
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted (or more, to taste)
2 -3 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
black pepper
10 -12 leaves fresh basil, julienned
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta's cooking, mix next four ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Add cooked pasta; toss so pasta is thoroughly coated with oil and tomatoes are distributed evenly.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper to taste and shreds of basil and toss again.
  • Crumble feta on top.
  • Toss again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.4, Fat 50.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 450.2, Carbohydrate 95.8, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 13.5

Brooklyn Williams
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's simple to make, but it's packed with flavor.


Morse “Tiktokgoodluck” Detective
[email protected]

This pasta salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful pasta and the flavorful dressing.


Emily Obimbo
[email protected]

I love the way the colors of the pasta, tomatoes, and basil come together in this dish. It's so festive and inviting.


Githmi Dharmarathna
[email protected]

This pasta salad is so easy to make, but it's so flavorful and delicious. I've already made it twice in the past week!


Lunatic Fringe
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe for any occasion.


Shidartha_gole
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein.


Afaq Ahmad
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The flavors are perfectly balanced.


Gucci The one
[email protected]

This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Asiamah Dickson
[email protected]

I love the addition of fresh basil to this dish. It really brightens up the flavors.


Alexus
[email protected]

This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or vegetables.


Richey Black
[email protected]

This is a very versatile recipe. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Wilfred Ballah
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto and sun-dried tomatoes really complement each other.


Anas Janoo
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and can be served at room temperature.


Jullie Chilufya
[email protected]

I made this dish for my family and they loved it. My kids even ate their vegetables without complaining!


Mungong Kah
[email protected]

This pasta salad is so pretty! I love the way the colors come together. It's almost too pretty to eat.


Driss Abbach
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious, and I will definitely be making it again.


Bukurije ensar
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so festive.


Nazar Abas
[email protected]

I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking me for the recipe.


Sikhumbuzo Nakani
[email protected]

I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Wakabi Brian
[email protected]

This pasta salad was a hit at my party! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.