Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil Recipe

Name: Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces mostaccioli or penne; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo; 1 to 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Ground black pepper, to taste; 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 8 ounces smoked Gouda, cut into small cubes; 24 whole basil leaves, cut into a chiffonade

Servings: persons

12 ounces mostaccioli or penne
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo
1 to 2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
8 ounces smoked Gouda, cut into small cubes
24 whole basil leaves, cut into a chiffonade

1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2
Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot.
3
Set aside.
4
Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
5
In a large bowl, stir together the pasta, mayonnaise dressing, halved tomatoes and cubed Gouda.
6
Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, and even an extra teaspoon or two of vinegar if necessary.
7
Stir in the basil.
8
Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours before serving.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces mostaccioli or penne, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil 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.

Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil

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