SPANISH HAM AND MANCHEGO PASTA SALAD

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Bring on the Spain with this pasta salad with ham, manchego and smoked paprika.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more, for serving
1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic
1 cup grated manchego cheese
8 ounces dried penne
1 cup diced ham
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, 3/4 cup of the manchego, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the ham, parsley and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup manchego and sprinkle with smoked paprika. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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Darren Miasek
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Raymond Hernandez
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This pasta salad is the perfect dish for a summer picnic.


Onalenna Tsienyane
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I love the salty ham and the creamy Manchego cheese. They're the perfect combination.


Malki Malki
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish for a crowd.


Rustum Ali
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Margaux DC
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing.


shakibul Ahamed
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I love the addition of the Manchego cheese. It adds a nice touch of creaminess.


Ravichanthiran Ravi
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


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


Yahaya Adam
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This pasta salad is amazing! The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make.


Dorcas Cudjoe
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Mu Shahid Shah Urdu Shayari
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Ti Ti
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the salty ham and the creamy Manchego cheese.


Muhammad Hamad
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This pasta salad is the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and creamy. I love the addition of the Manchego cheese.


Dennis Thompson
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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 it's always a hit.


Delver Jam
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This pasta salad is so delicious and refreshing! I love the salty ham and the creamy Manchego cheese. It's the perfect summer dish.


lightnhands
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to make and transport, and it held up well in the heat. Everyone loved it!


Rana Shahwaiz
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This pasta salad was a hit at my party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the Manchego cheese added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.