How can I make a spicy pasta salad? My friend makes this amazing spicy mackeral pasta salad to take to uni and its full of vegetables, and I want to take one too. She gives me a bite and I'm like gobbling the whole thing. She said she uses spices to achieve flavour but when I do it I get a mouthful of curry powder :S
2007-09-23 07:12:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
The trick to a good pasta salad is putting a good amount of salt into the water when it comes to a boil let it cook for about 7-9 minutes.
Then drain it and run some cold water over it to stop cooking, when you make your salad dressing: do it in a separate bowl:
add in fresh chopped or minced garlic and onion, salt, pepper to taste, some crushed red pepper for heat, fresh parsley, and approximately 2-3 tablespoons of good olive oil, and a 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, mix all of this together and add your pasta and vegetables cooked, but cooled, mix well and for added flavor you can include a sprig of mint and some arugula. Refrigerate overnight (or an hour )in a covered container so that all of the flavors can meld into the pasta.
2007-09-23 07:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by judyrobins14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mrs. Dash has a new Chipotle Seasoning that is amazing! You can also use a scoop of horseradish (the real thing) or some Wasabi to spice up your macaroni! A small can of green chili's is another option. You choose the veggies and the pastas! The choices are endless! Happy dining! Don't forget the Mayo! Nana
2007-09-23 07:19:28 · answer #2 · answered by nanawnuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good one, I found it on allrecipes.com...
Spicy Patsa Salad.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound penne pasta
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 (6 ounce) can black olives, chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in water and sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, green onions, olives, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese. Add enough salad dressing to coat; toss and chill before serving.
2007-09-23 07:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by giggles2080 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might find something on allrecipes .com they have tons of recipes right there for taking . good luck .
2007-09-23 07:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use paprika.
2007-09-23 07:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋