How to Properly Cook Store-Bought Pasta Here are the basic steps for cooking great noods for pasta salads or hot dishes. How to Properly Cook Store-Bought Pasta Fill a large pot with about 4 quarts of water. Add 4-5 teaspoons of salt Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. After the […]
Category: Pasta Salads
Feta Pasta Verde With Chicken will become a staple on your dinner menu. It might not be easy bein’ green; but, this dish makes it at least tasty. Feta Pasta Verde With Chicken Serves about 6 people. Preheat oven to 500°F. 10 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces block of feta 8 tomatillos, peeled and […]
This Sweet Pickle Pasta Salad is one of our family favorites. Sweet Pickle Pasta Salad 1 pound of your favorite-shaped pasta, cooked & cooled 1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip 10-ounce jar sweet gherkins, cut into small pieces 3.8-ounce can sliced black olives, drained 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes […]
Mediterranean Pesto Pasta Salad. What does one serve at a party in the fall? Why, a summer-y Mediterranean Pesto Pasta Salad, of course. Who would do such a thing? Maybe a person who just can’t let go of summer. Maybe a person who plays Christmas music in October. Maybe a confused person. Or maybe someone who […]
Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad The three-day weekend. A time for gardening. A time for barbecuing. And a time for pasta salad with tiny American flags in it. Tuna Pasta Salad 1 pound of your favorite-shaped pasta, cooked & cooled 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 3-4 tablespoons mustard 2 cans of tuna packed in water, with juices 1/2 […]
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad is one of my favorite summer pasta salads. How could one go wrong changing a BLT into a salad? This is one of my favorite summer pasta salads. BLT Pasta Salad 1 pound bacon, cooked, drained, & cooled 1 pound pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled 1 medium yellow onion, diced (or a […]