ROMESCO PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN
The reason this salad holds up so well at room temperature is because you dress it twice. It absorbs the first round of dressing completely, the second addition keeps it glossy, and a fistful of walnuts and breadcrumbs means there's always something to bite into.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Pasta Salad Pasta Salad Walnut Bread Tomato Parmesan Basil Bell Pepper Side Backyard BBQ Summer Vegetarian
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, process bread in long pulses in a food processor until coarse crumbs form (you should have about 1 cup). Transfer to a small bowl.
- Purée roasted red peppers, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, and about one-quarter of the cooled walnuts in food processor (no need to clean) until smooth. With the motor running, very gradually stream in 1/2 cup oil. Process until thick; season romesco dressing generously with salt.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water (this stops cooking and removes surface starch so the pasta will be less gummy). Shake off excess water and transfer to a large bowl. Toss pasta with half of the romesco to coat; set aside. Finely chop remaining walnuts; set aside.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium saucepan over medium and cook breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and remaining ½ tsp. red pepper flakes, stirring often, until breadcrumbs are golden, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Toss reserved pasta with remaining dressing, then fold in tomatoes, Parmesan, and reserved walnuts just to distribute. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over pasta and top with basil.
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Molefe Mokoena
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck or picnic.
RBN GAMING2
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
MD sobuj hossin
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck or picnic.
Jonathan Maynard
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of romesco sauce, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The sauce was actually really good, and the salad was very flavorful.
Denise Madison
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The salad is flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to get your veggies in.
Aina G
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The romesco sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the basil and Parmesan add a nice touch of freshness.
Camei Earnest
[email protected]This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Yahaira Perez
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables.
Ayoub Arman
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.
Khanpakhi Khan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.
Sefat hossain
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the salad was very refreshing.
saff whitehead
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Oman Oman2
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The salad was delicious and everyone at my party loved it.
Wisby Fertilien
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The sauce was easy to make and the salad was very flavorful.
BK BD
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind. The romesco sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the basil and Parmesan added a nice touch of freshness. I'll definitely be making this again!
Isaiah Love
[email protected]This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the colors were so vibrant. I'll definitely be making this again.