Supreme Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe 🍕🍝

Description:

This Supreme Pizza Pasta Salad recipe is a delightful fusion straight from Rachel Ray’s 30 Minute Meals. It’s a perfect blend that captures the essence of a supreme pizza 🍕, but in a refreshing salad form. What’s even better? You can prepare it the day before serving and let it chill in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. While the cook time is listed as 2 hours, trust me, it’s worth the wait until the next day for the best taste experience.

Quick Overview:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours (chilling time)
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tomatoes 🍅
• 1/2 red onion 🧅
• 8 button mushrooms 🍄
• 1 green bell pepper 🫑
• 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese 🧀 (Original recipe calls for 1 pound)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil 🌿
• 16 ounces pasta (of your choice) 🍝
• For Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste 🍅
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 🍷
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 🫒
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

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   • Begin by dicing the tomatoes, slicing the red onion thinly, and halving the button mushrooms.
   • Slice the green bell pepper into strips and cube the mozzarella cheese.
   • Chiffonade the fresh basil leaves for that burst of herbaceous flavor.

2. Cook the Pasta:

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
   • Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • In the same mixing bowl with the cooked pasta, add the diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, halved button mushrooms, sliced green bell pepper, cubed mozzarella cheese, and chiffonade fresh basil leaves.

4. Prepare the Dressing:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato paste and red wine vinegar until well combined.
   • Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing emulsifies.
   • Season with freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preference.

5. Toss and Chill:

   • Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once chilled, give the salad a final toss before serving.
   • Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
   • Serve chilled and enjoy the supreme flavors of this pizza-inspired pasta salad!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 462.1 per serving
• Total Fat: 22.5g
• Saturated Fat: 7.2g
• Cholesterol: 37.1mg
• Sodium: 440mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 46.6g
• Fiber: 2.7g
• Sugar: 3.7g
• Protein: 17.8g

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking by adding your favorite pizza toppings such as pepperoni, olives, or even cooked sausage slices.
• If you prefer a cheesier pasta salad, go ahead and use the full pound of mozzarella cheese as per the original recipe.
• This salad tastes even better the next day, so don’t hesitate to make it in advance for gatherings or meal prep.
• Serve alongside some garlic bread or a simple side salad for a complete meal experience.

Indulge in the supreme flavors of this pizza pasta salad, perfect for lunches, snacks, or any occasion where you crave a burst of savory goodness 🌟!