Garlic Pasta Salad Recipes

GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet, saute garlic in oil on low heat, just hot enough to make the garlic sizzle; about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, parsley, and crushed red pepper, and remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with garlic and herb mixture, and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.

EASY PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS, LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• First, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain it well and allow it to cool.
• Heat half of the extra-virgin olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) in a large skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for just a minute or two, stirring and then reduce the heat to low and add the chopped fresh basil and parsley.
• Cook for just one minute, until heated through. You just want the fresh herbs to start to get gently warmed in order to release their flavors as much as possible, but you don't want them to actually wilt or start to cook.
• Remove the herbs from the heat and allow them to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked and drained pasta with all of the remaining ingredients, including the cooked garlic and herbs, the remainder of the olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
• Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss your pasta salad well and serve it cold. You may also want to let it chill for an hour or two in the refrigerator before serving to let the flavors really develop.

GARLIC AND GREEN ONION PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Let cool and transfer to a large salad bowl.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic until garlic is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir butter mixture into the bow tie pasta and mix in parsley.

GARLIC LOVER'S PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta per instructions until al dente.
• In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients.
• Let chill in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

GARLIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on package, drain and cool by running cool water over it. Let drain thoroughly.
• Combine pasta with peppers, carrots and parsley.
• Add vinaigrette and mix well.
• Add feta cheese, mix lightly, lifting the pasta and cheese mixture until the cheese is distributed throughout.
• Chill for an hour before serving.