Serious Heat: Dressing Up Pasta Salad Recipe Recipe

Name: Serious Heat: Dressing Up Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fusilli or any other preferred pasta shape; 4 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 3 red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced; 3 cups snow peas; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound fusilli or any other preferred pasta shape
4 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 red bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced
3 cups snow peas
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain very well. Transfer to large bowl.
2
In a small bowl, whisk sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, cayenne pepper and mayonnaise to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Mix half of dressing into pasta.
4
Heat canola oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, peas and saute until just beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables to pasta.
5
Season with salt. Mix in peanuts, scallions and enough dressing to coat. Serve.

1141

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

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 pound fusilli or any other preferred pasta shape, 4 tablespoons sesame oil, 3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Serious Heat: Dressing Up Pasta Salad 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.

Serious Heat: Dressing Up Pasta Salad Recipe

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