ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Broil     Quick & Easy     High Fiber

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces mezzi rigatoni or other short tube-shaped pasta
2 bell peppers (red and/or yellow), halved, stemmed and seeded
6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/4 cup almonds
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon
8 ounces bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves torn
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.

tehseen ullah
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I love the pop of color that the roasted red peppers give this pasta salad. It's such a beautiful and tasty dish.


Daihatsu Trevis
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Yasin Yasinmirza
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a summer gathering.


Waseeb Biryani
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This is my new go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so versatile and can be easily customized to my liking.


Nedu Jeffrey
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I'm not a big fan of roasted red peppers, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The dressing is so flavorful that it balances out the peppers.


malandza dean
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This pasta salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport and everyone loves it.


Wafa Nadeem King
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta salad for extra protein. It was a great way to turn it into a complete meal.


Legendary Lion
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The roasted red peppers give this pasta salad such a smoky, delicious flavor. I couldn't stop eating it!


Sabelo Sabza
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in under 30 minutes.


Warfire 1202
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This roasted pepper pasta salad was a hit at my summer party! The combination of roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and zesty vinaigrette was so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.