RCI-ND.005.0141.001
Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad
smoked mozzarella pasta salad
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 unit
- (8 ounces) package rotini pasta1 unituncooked
- (7 ounces) jar roasted red peppers1 unitdrained and julienned
- smoked mozzarella cheese½ lbcubed (may substitute smoked gouda)
- 1½ cups
- chopped green chilies2¼ ouncesdrained
- ½ cup
- ½ cup
- ¼ cup
- garlic1 cloveminced
- ½ teaspoon
Method
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the rotini pasta, stirring occasionally until al dente according to package directions.
10 minutes
2
Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water until completely cooled, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
3
Add the drained marinated artichoke hearts, julienned roasted red peppers, and chopped green chilies to the cooled pasta and toss gently to combine.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well blended.
5
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and fold gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
6
Fold in the baby spinach leaves and cubed smoked mozzarella cheese with a light hand to maintain texture.
7
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates and garnish with toasted pine nuts before serving at room temperature or chilled.