Best 9 Pasta Fiesta Recipes

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Pasta Fiesta: A Culinary Journey Through Italy's Beloved Cuisine

Pasta Fiesta is a delightful celebration of Italy's diverse and delectable pasta dishes. This comprehensive guide takes you on a culinary journey through Italy's rich pasta-making traditions, showcasing a variety of recipes that capture the essence of each region. From the classic Spaghetti Carbonara to the hearty Lasagna al Forno, this article presents a collection of pasta dishes that cater to every palate and skill level.

Indulge in the timeless flavors of Spaghetti Carbonara, a simple yet iconic Roman dish that combines silky spaghetti with a rich sauce made from eggs, pancetta, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Experience the comforting embrace of Lasagna al Forno, a classic Emilian dish featuring layers of pasta, ragù, béchamel sauce, and mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection.

Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Naples with a plate of Spaghetti al Pomodoro, where fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic come together in a vibrant sauce that perfectly complements al dente spaghetti. Discover the rustic charm of Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa, a Puglian dish that marries tender orecchiette pasta with sautéed turnip greens, garlic, and chili peppers.

For a taste of Northern Italy's culinary heritage, try your hand at Risotto alla Milanese, a creamy and flavorful rice dish made with saffron, white wine, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Experience the elegance of Tagliatelle al Tartufo, a decadent Tuscan dish featuring luxurious tagliatelle pasta tossed in a rich sauce of butter, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic black truffles.

With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning food photography, Pasta Fiesta is the ultimate resource for pasta enthusiasts seeking to recreate Italy's culinary masterpieces in their own kitchens. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your pasta-making journey, this article provides the inspiration and guidance you need to create unforgettable pasta dishes that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!

Provided by JOSLYN H.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package dried rotini pasta
1 ½ cups medium chunky salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn with red and green peppers, drained
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  • Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 615.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and green onions add color and nutrition to this creamy pasta salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1/2 cup julienne strips green bell pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup cubed cooked chicken or roast beef
Tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)

Steps:

  • Empty pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. Shake to drain.
  • Stir together Seasoning mix, sour cream, water and chili powder in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Stir in chicken.
  • Line serving plate with tortilla chips. Mound salad onto chips; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Serve with salsa. Refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg

FIESTA PASTA SALAD WITH DILL PICKLES



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This dill pickle pasta salad salad has so many different colors that it looks as though there is confetti in it. There is a thousand variations to this salad! My mother adds ham and asparagus to it. I usually use tri-colored pasta in this salad to add even more color. Also I serve green onions on the side. All my friends and family love this so much. I don't think I would be invited on our annual family camping trip if I didn't bring this salad.

Provided by ROB23

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
⅓ cup minced dill pickles
⅓ cup minced celery
⅓ cup minced radishes
½ cup light creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®), or more to taste
⅓ cup shredded aged Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons light Thousand Island salad dressing
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add frozen vegetables; continue cooking until fusilli is tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes more. Drain.
  • Soak the fusilli-vegetable mixture in cold water until cool to the touch.
  • Meanwhile, mix pickles, celery, and radishes with creamy salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, Thousand Island dressing, relish, and Dijon mustard together in a large bowl. Drain fusilli and vegetables and mix in. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours. Sprinkle paprika on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA



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This was found in one of those Kraft Food and Family magazines that come in the mail a few times a year. I saw this recipe and knew it would make a great, easy and delicious weeknight meal. Very tasty!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups chopped red peppers (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; cook and stir 6 minute.
  • Add peppers, dressing and chili powder; cook 3 minute or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in salsa and sour cream.
  • Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 93.3, Sodium 637, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 39

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package Suddenly Salad Pasta Salad Mix (classic flavor)
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
tortilla chips
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
salsa

Steps:

  • Empty pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. Shake to drain.
  • Stir together Seasoning mix, sour cream, water and chili powder in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and Parmesan Topping. Stir in chicken.
  • Serve over tortilla chips and top with cheese and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 138.8, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 13.3

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad image

Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and green onions add color and nutrition to this creamy pasta salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1/2 cup julienne strips green bell pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup cubed cooked chicken or roast beef
Tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety)

Steps:

  • Empty pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. Shake to drain.
  • Stir together Seasoning mix, sour cream, water and chili powder in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Stir in chicken.
  • Line serving plate with tortilla chips. Mound salad onto chips; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Serve with salsa. Refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg

FIESTA RANCH CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by dlroos

Number Of Ingredients 15

Dressing:
1 package of pasta (rotini, bowtie, tri-colored, etc)
3 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and diced (I usually use a rotisserie chicken)
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 package frozen corn
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 can of olives, sliced
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Fiesta dip mix

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, drain and cool. Add all of the other ingredients and then mix up the dressing. Add dressing to the salad and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Right before serving, add in Frito corn chips to taste. Enjoy!

CREAMY FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (16 oz.) bow tie or twist pasta
1 bottle (8 oz.) Wish-Bone® Ranch Dressing
1 pint grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium avocado, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bow ties according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled. 2. In large bowl, toss all ingredients. Season, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Also terrific with Wish-Bone® Garlic Ranch Dressing or Wish-Bone® Spring Onion Ranch Dressing. Preparation Time: 25 Minutes(s) Cook Time: 20 Minutes(s)

PASTA FIESTA



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Ever just opened the cabinets and threw some stuff together? This was my result. Yummy!

Provided by DENISE HOLLAND

Categories     Beef

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box pasta (colored rotini is great!)
1 can(s) condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 lb lean hamburger
1 c frozen corn
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes and chilis, drained
cheddar cheese for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the noodles and corn together. While the pasta and corn are boiling, brown the hamburger. When the noodles are done, drain them and the corn and return them to the pot. Add the hamburger, soup, and the rotel to the noodles and corn. Cook. Few minutes longer until heated through. Garnish with cheddar cheese.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot to cook the pasta. This will prevent the pasta from sticking together and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Add salt to the pasta water. This will help to flavor the pasta and prevent it from becoming bland.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. This will ensure that the pasta is cooked to the desired doneness.
  • Drain the pasta well before adding the sauce. This will prevent the pasta from becoming watery.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. This will help to make the pasta dish more delicious.
  • Garnish the pasta dish with fresh herbs or grated cheese. This will add a finishing touch and make the dish more visually appealing.

Conclusion:

Pasta is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a pasta dish that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, be sure to give one of these pasta recipes a try.

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