Baby Shell Pasta Salad With Calamata Olives, Roasted Fennel Recipe Recipe

Name: Baby Shell Pasta Salad With Calamata Olives, Roasted Fennel Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Small pasta shells, uncooked; 1 1/2 c. Fennel bulb, cut in half lengthwise; 1 lrg Sweet onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 2 tsp Olive or possibly vegetable oil; 1 c. Plum tomatoes, diced; 3/4 c. Calamata olives, sliced; 1/2 c. Fresh assorted herb leaves, finely minced (such as basil, dill or possibly parsley); 2 x Garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1/3 c. Balsamic vinegar; 1/3 c. Olive or possibly vegetable oil; 2 Tbsp. Barbecue sauce; 2 Tbsp. Lime juice Shredded Romano cheese Crushed red chili peppers

Servings: persons

1 lb Small pasta shells, uncooked
1 1/2 c. Fennel bulb, cut in half lengthwise
1 lrg Sweet onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 tsp Olive or possibly vegetable oil
1 c. Plum tomatoes, diced
3/4 c. Calamata olives, sliced
1/2 c. Fresh assorted herb leaves, finely minced (such as basil, dill or possibly parsley)
2 x Garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/3 c. Balsamic vinegar
1/3 c. Olive or possibly vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. Barbecue sauce
2 Tbsp. Lime juice Shredded Romano cheese Crushed red chili peppers

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cool water, set aside.
2
Heat oven to 375 F. Toss garlic for dressing, fennel and onion with 2 tsp.
3
extra virgin olive oil.
4
Spread on a cookie sheet and roast in oven till lightly browned and tender, approximately 20-30 min.
5
Set aside fennel and onion.
6
In a bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, barbecue sauce and lime juice in a bowl.
7
Squeeze garlic out of its peel, dice and whisk into dressing.
8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Dice onion, fennel and tomatoes and add in to pasta.
10
Add in olives, herbs, and dressing and toss.
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Cover and chill for 1 hour.
12
To serve, sprinkle with Romano cheese and crushed red chili peppers.
13
Each side dish serving provides: 209
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Serves 12 as a side dish or possibly 6-8 as a main dish

749

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Small pasta shells, uncooked, 1 1/2 c. Fennel bulb, cut in half lengthwise, 1 lrg Sweet onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick, 2 tsp Olive or possibly vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Baby Shell Pasta Salad With Calamata Olives, Roasted Fennel Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Baby Shell Pasta Salad With Calamata Olives, Roasted Fennel Recipe

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