A red-wine vinaigrette gives just the right tang to this salad. Sliced black olives, peppers and Greek seasonings complement the spinach and plain Casarecce pasta. Viva la Roma!
| Serves: | 8-10 |
| Cooking Time: | Under 30 minutes |
Durum wheat semolina, red and green peppers, scallions, Italian parsley, mustard, herbs and spices.
Allergen Information: This product contains wheat.
Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Optional: 2 chicken breast halves, cut up, cooked or grilled.
Boil water in a 6 quart pot, add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place contents of seasoning packet into small bowl. Add 5 tablespoons of boiling pasta water and soak seasonings for 5 minutes or more.
Drain pasta and quickly run under cold water. Combine with seasonings and optional fresh ingredients.
Shake up vinaigrette dressing in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Pour over salad ingredients, toss and serve.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container. Best to use within 24 hours.
Additions:
1 28-ounce can diced Italian tomatoes
2 large red peppers
1 pound mild Italian sausage
Cooking Directions:
Crumble and brown sausage in heavy saucepan. Cut red peppers into 1 inch pieces and add to sausage. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and add contents of seasoning packet and simmer 20 minutes or more. Boil pasta in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, drain and serve topped with sauce, or place pasta into casserole and top with sauce. Set aside or refrigerate. Reheat in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes and serve.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||