Fusilli With Roasted Red Peppers Feta And Herb Dressing Recipes

FUSILLI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, GORGONZOLA AND HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• DRESSING:.
• Place all ingredients in a jar with lid.
• Close lid tightly and shake until well blended.
• SALAD or SIDE DISH:.
• In a large pot of lightly salted water, cook pasta according to pkg directions.
• While pasta is cooking, soak red onion in ice water to mellow its flavor.
• Drain cooked pasta and place in large bowl.
• Drain onions and pat dry, add to pasta.
• Add dressing, olives, roasted peppers, red pepper flakes and gorgonzola to warm pasta and toss.
• Serve at room temperature, also, very good the following day!

FUSILLI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine roasted red peppers, red onion, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and cayenne.
• Pour into a bowl. Stir in parsley. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes for flavors to mellow. (Or while you are cooking the pasta).
• In a large saucepan, cook pasta. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Pour on sauce and toss to combine. Serve hot.