ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces mezzi rigatoni or other short tube-shaped pasta
2 bell peppers (red and/or yellow), halved, stemmed and seeded
6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/4 cup almonds
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon
8 ounces bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves torn
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.
  • Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

Okpako Mudiaga freedom
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Kasey Pope
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This pasta salad is a bit too oily for my taste.


Muwanguzi Vicky
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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but I still enjoyed this pasta salad. The other ingredients really balanced out the flavor.


Onyebuchi Oluchi
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This pasta salad is a delicious and easy summer dish.


Elvira Aleksandrova
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I love the smoky flavor that the roasted peppers give to this pasta salad.


Rayhan Mahi
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ew'r Xojol
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a keeper!


Hk sister play
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


GIYAS FREE FIRE
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Rofiagul Mangal
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This pasta salad was a bit too oily for my taste.


Qadeer Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of roasted peppers, but I still enjoyed this pasta salad. The other ingredients really balanced out the flavor.


Jimmy Lawrence
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This pasta salad is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like.


Yo M
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to get some extra protein into your meal.


Mmapula Mushatu
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted peppers.


Toysha Fraser
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together.


jam FAIZAN OFFICIALS
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Alvin palacol
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The roasted peppers give it such a nice flavor.


Forida Bagom
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This is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Pujan Ray
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Marian Labno
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This pasta salad is a summer staple in our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the roasted peppers add a delicious smoky flavor.