Spicy Pasta Salad With Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil (Ree Drummond) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
kosher salt |
12 ounces mostaccioli or penne pasta |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/4 cup whole milk |
1/4 cup white vinegar, plus more if needed |
freshly ground pepper |
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotles (or 1 minced chipotle) |
1 10 -ounce package grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise |
1/2 pound smoked gouda cheese, cut into small cubes |
24 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
2. Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the adobo sauce in a small bowl.
3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, tomatoes and gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoon or 2 of vinegar, if necessary. Stir in the basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
4. Photograph by Kana Okada
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