Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing Recipe

Name: Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 1 pound Dry Spaghetti Pasta; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 1-1/2 cup Finely Chopped Purple Onion; 1/4 cups Torn Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/3 cups Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese; FOR THE DRESSING:; 1/2 cups Red Wine Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Rough Chopped Sundried Tomatoes (use The Kind That Have Been Packed In Oil); 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons White Granulated Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Granulated Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic Powder; 1/8 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Servings: persons

FOR THE SALAD:
1 pound Dry Spaghetti Pasta
4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
1-1/2 cup Finely Chopped Purple Onion
1/4 cups Torn Fresh Basil Leaves
1/3 cups Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese
FOR THE DRESSING:
1/2 cups Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Rough Chopped Sundried Tomatoes (use The Kind That Have Been Packed In Oil)
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons White Granulated Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Granulated Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic Powder
1/8 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/8 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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For the salad:
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Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions just until the al dente stage. No soggy, squishy noodles allowed!
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Drain spaghetti noodles in a colander and rinse well under cool running water. Drain well.
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Place spaghetti noodles in a large serving bowl. Add the minced garlic, onion, torn basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Toss together until ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
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For the salad dressing:
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Place all of the dressing ingredients except the oil into a blender. Put the lid on and blitz until thoroughly combined and relatively smooth.
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With the blender on medium speed, add the extra virgin olive through the feed chute in a thin, steady stream. Blitz until creamy.
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Pour the salad dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Cover and chill for at least one hour.
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This salad keeps well overnight and can be made a day ahead.

1015

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD:, 1 pound Dry Spaghetti Pasta, 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, 1-1/2 cup Finely Chopped Purple Onion, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing 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.

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Pasta Salad With Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

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