Sarah Rose'S Dad'S Made-Up Kind Of A Salad Sort Of

Name: Sarah Rose'S Dad'S Made-Up Kind Of A Salad Sort Of Thing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1 1/2-inch lengths; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided; 1 tablespoon dried basil, divided; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 2 pints grape tomatoes, diced; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1 (6 ounce) can small pitted black olives, halved lengthwise; 1 (12 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms; 6 romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces

Servings: persons

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the broken spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer to a salad bowl while still hot, and season to taste with salt, black pepper, half the minced garlic, half the basil, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Refrigerate to chill, about 30 minutes.
2
In another bowl, mix the remaining minced garlic, basil, 2 more tablespoons of olive oil, grape tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and sliced mushrooms. Lightly toss the chilled spaghetti mixture into the grape tomato mixture, and season with salt and black pepper if needed. For best flavor, allow the pasta mixture to chill overnight to blend the flavors.
3
Just before serving, toss with the torn romaine lettuce.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1 1/2-inch lengths, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided, 1 tablespoon dried basil, divided, and more.

Yes, Sarah Rose'S Dad'S Made-Up Kind Of A Salad Sort Of Thing falls under the Salads 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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Sarah Rose'S Dad'S Made-Up Kind Of A Salad Sort Of Thing

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