PICNIC PASTA

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A picnic pasta salad with the fresh flavors of veggies and herbs.

Provided by Stacy

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup Italian dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
5 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 large cucumber, coarsely chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium red onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  • Mix tomato sauce, Italian dressing, basil, and oregano together in a large bowl. Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion; toss. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 748.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Roland Mekshi
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for picnics.


Titus Banda
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic.


Maddie Morris
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


All Bangla Tips 420
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I've made this pasta salad for several picnics and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to share with friends and family.


Pareli Arkian
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham.


Umer Ahmed
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I'm not a fan of bell peppers, so I omitted them from the recipe. The pasta salad still turned out great.


Alisha Yakendra
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This pasta salad is a little on the heavy side, but it's perfect for a picnic. It's also really filling.


YEAHIYA MAHI
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and it turned out great. This recipe is really forgiving.


Liyam Vai
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise-based pasta salads, but this one is an exception. The combination of flavors is really nice.


Fareed Razzaq
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This pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for a picnic. It's easy to transport and serve, and it always tastes great.


sk biplob
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Brian Gorzelsky
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This was my first time making picnic pasta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pasta was delicious.


Lorcan Doyle
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.


Neville Walker
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This recipe was a hit at our last picnic! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.