Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Tuscan Pasta Salad
Tuscan Pasta Salad is made with uncooked bowtie pasta, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, and red bell pepper.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 16 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Drain as directed
Complete the draining step before the next addition.
2. Drain and rinse
Complete the draining and rinsing before the ingredients go into the next stage.
3. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Get to know the ingredients
uncooked bowtie pasta
In the method: Add the 16 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta and cook until tender but slightly firm about 10 minutes.
sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
In the method: In a large bowl combine pasta, 1 (7-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 (6.5-ounce) can sliced olives, 1 cup spinach, ¼ cup chopped basil and p½ cup…
diced red bell pepper
In the method: In a large bowl combine pasta, 1 (7-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 (6.5-ounce) can sliced olives, 1 cup spinach, ¼ cup chopped basil and p½ cup…
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Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 16 ounces uncooked bowtie pastaIngredient note
Source: 1 (7-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drainedIngredient note
Source: 1 diced red bell pepperIngredient note
Source: 1 (6.5-ounce) can sliced olivesIngredient note
Source: 1 cup spinachIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup chopped basilIngredient note
Source: ½ cup grated parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: ¾ cup olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons white vinegarIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons waterIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon sugarIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon dry oreganoIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon dry basilIngredient note
Source: 1 clove minced garlicIngredient note
Source seasoning: black pepper to taste
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Tuscan Pasta Salad
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve
A little more help as you go
Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Complete the draining step before the next addition.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Add the 16 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta and cook until tender but slightly firm about 10 minutes.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: therecipecritic.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
