Warm pasta salad recipes is a style of salad where all or some of the ingredients are warm. This type of salad makes a very appetizing first course or light meals. While salads are not an authentic Italian creation, the combination of fresh vegetables, finest quality olive oil, al dente pasta and other cooked components, certainly gives to warm pasta salad recipes a succulent and Mediterranean flavor.
HOW TO MAKE TUSCAN WARM PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE Serves: 6 Preparation Time:15 minutes Total Cooking Time:15 minutes Ingredients: 500 g (1Lb) of rigatoni 1/3 cup (80ml 2-3/4oz) of olive oil 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar 425 g (14oz) can of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 8 thin slices of prosciutto, chopped 1/2 cup (80g 2-3/4oz) of sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced 1/4 cup (15g l/2oz) of fresh basil leaves, shredded 2 cups (70g 2-I/4oz) of rocket leaves, washed and drained well 1/4 cup (40g 1-1/4oz) of pine nuts, lightly toasted 1/4 cup (45g/ 1-1/2oz) of small black Italian olives Directions: Add the rigatoni to a rapidly boiling water in a large pan and cook until it is well drained. Drain the pasta thoroughly and transfer to a large serving bowl. While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the oil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Toss the dressing with the hot pasta. Allow the pasta to cool slightly. Add the artichoke hearts along with other ingredients such as sun-dried tomato, pine nuts, prosciutto, rocket, basil, and olives. Stir all these together and add some salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. To toast the pine nuts, cook in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow cooling.
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