Pepperoni Pizza Pasta salad is a fast and straightforward pasta salad that has all of your favourite pizza flavors however in a pasta salad. Solely 6 components and performed in half-hour!
AN EASY, FUN PASTA SALAD RECIPE
This summer time I’ve been craving chilly pasta salads however I haven’t wished the identical ole salads. One thing to vary up the standard chilly pasta salad routine. This Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad was extremely tasty, simple to make and there are a variety of prospects with this one! It combines flavors from savory pizza with the tanginess of pasta salad with Italian dressing and crafts a scrumptious pasta salad dish.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Completely! Simply use no matter you suppose would work with the pizza flavors. Bell peppers (inexperienced purple or yellow), sliced olives and purple onions would work properly on this!
Simply use your favourite bottled dressing. You need one with a very good punch of taste. You possibly can even make your individual do-it-yourself Italian dressing!
For a barely extra creamy dressing, strive utilizing Olive Backyard’s Italian dressing.
Completely! You should utilize any pasta form that you really want. Simply be sure it’s 16 ounces (1 pound). Penne, rotini, bow tie, shell and even spaghetti work nicely with this.
One factor I’ve discovered is freshly shredded parmesan appears to work greatest right here because it blends higher than the shop purchased shredded baggage of cheese, however after all, you need to use no matter is best.
You’ll be able to normally discover these sticks of pepperoni close to the luggage of sliced pepperoni. If not, you will get a 1/2 pound block of pepperoni from the deli counter at your grocery retailer.
I do know it looks like perpetually to attend for it to sit back and blend the flavors, nevertheless it’s completely value it. Don’t skip that step. The flavors actually arrange because it hangs out for a few hours within the fridge. It makes all of the distinction!
If you wish to “up” the Italian taste, you’ll be able to all the time add extra Italian spices to this: 1/2 teaspoon every of dried Oregano, Basil, Purple Pepper flakes, Garlic Powder and Salt and Pepper (to style).
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad must be lined and saved saved within the fridge for as much as 5 days. I don’t suggest freezing.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- rotini pasta – different varieties can be utilized, take a look at the FAQ part for extra concepts.
- pepperoni – I used a pepperoni stick after which sliced it up, however you can use pepperoni slices.
- mozzarella cheese – mozzarella cheese balls are additionally an choice when you don’t need to cube up a block of mozzarella cheese.
- Italian dressing – use no matter you take pleasure in right here. The Olive Backyard Salad Dressing works nicely right here too.
- tomatoes – cherry or grape tomatoes are optimum, however you can additionally chop up a beefsteak tomato.
- freshly shredded parmesan cheese – when you don’t like parmesan cheese, you can strive Romano cheese or simply go away it out.
HOW TO MAKE PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA SALAD
In a big inventory pot of boiling water, cook dinner your pasta till al dente (following the instructions on the again or aspect of the field.) When completed cooking, drain and rinse pasta with cool water. Let it drain nicely, then add to a big lidded bowl.
Chop up all the mozzarella and pepperoni into 1-inch cubes. And slice the grape tomatoes in half (I normally reduce them lengthwise).
Add these to the cooled pasta.
Pour the Italian dressing on prime. You don’t have to make use of the entire bottle. This all comes all the way down to style. Give all of it a very good stir. Subsequent, add the shredded parmesan cheese and provides it one other good stir. Cowl with plastic wrap or a fitted lid.
Then pop it into the fridge to chill for a minimum of 2 hours. And serve!
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Initially printed: August 2012
Up to date photographs & republished: March 2024
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Energy: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 22g | Fats: 33g | Sodium: 1339mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
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