8 creamy roasted pasta salad Recipes

dried tri-colored fusilli or 2 cups rotini pasta, cubed swiss cheese or 3/4 cup cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup provolone cheese, frozen peas, celery, sliced fresh basil leaves, creamy roasted garlic salad dressing or 1/2 cup peppercorn ranch dressing, chunk tuna in water, drained, roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped, romaine lettuce leaf, roasted cashews

olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, chopped green bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, chopped fresh mushrooms, chopped white onion, dry penne pasta, light mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese

orzo pasta, pitted & chopped kalamata olive, chopped red onion, chopped roasted red sweet pepper, creamy plain goat cheese, own balsamic vinaigrette, loose chives, fresh oregano leaves, fresh marjoram, fresh lemon basil leaves, fresh purple basil leaves, olive oil, salt, pepper

cooked al dente and cooled thin pasta (that s 1 lb. after cooking), scallions, chopped ,save some for garnish, red bell pepper , julienned,save some for garnish, roasted peanuts, chopped ,save all for garnish, black sesame seeds or 1 tbsp sesame seeds, with additional for garnish (optional), grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced, serrano chili, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, unsalted creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, light brown sugar, canola oil, sesame oil, salt

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

linguine, uncooked, canned chicken broth, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, minced fresh garlic, ground ginger, dried crushed red pepper, roasted turkey or chicken, coarsely chopped, minced fresh cilantro, chopped roasted peanuts, asian salad