Open Pasta Salad with Feta
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Open Pasta Salad with Feta
25 minutes total
Are you looking for a delicious and healthy pasta salad recipe that fits a variety of dietary needs? Look no further than this gluten-free, lactose-free, Halal, kosher, and vegan pasta salad with feta! This dish is perfect for those who have specific dietary restrictions or who simply want to try a new and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320 g | Barilla® GF Penne Rigate |
| 100 gr | vegan pesto |
| 170 g | tofu extra firm |
| 300g | cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 90 g | black olives, pitted and halvedc |
| 1 tablespoon | extra-virgin olive oil |
| to taste | Salt |
Vegan Pesto sauce:
| 30 g | basil |
| 20 g | walnuts |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 150 ml | extra virgin olive oil |
| 20 g | nutritional yeast |
| 40 g | Vegetal cream |
| 2 | ice cubes |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Here are seven easy steps to prepare the perfect open pasta salad with feta:
Step 2
To prepare the pesto, add basil, salt to taste, 2 ice cubes, garlic, nutritional yeast, walnuts, and olive oil to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Basil
- salt
- ice cubes
- garlic
- nutritional yeast
- walnuts
- olive oil
Step 3
Transfer the pesto into a bowl and combine it with the vegetable cream.
- Vegetable cream
Step 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta for one minute less than the package directions.
- Gluten-Free Penne Rigate
Step 5
Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil. Place the pasta flat on a sheet pan to cool.
- Tofu
- cherry tomatoes
Step 6
Cut the tofu into pieces about the same size as the tomatoes.
- Olives
Step 7
Add the pasta, tomatoes, olives, and tofu to a large mixing bowl.
- Pesto
Step 8
Add the pesto and toss to combine. Let the salad rest until it reaches room temperature and serve
Passive cooking
Did you know you can now cook your pasta cutting emission by up to 80%? Try using Passive Cooking, and innovative method that involves using residual heat from just-boiled water to cook pasta, eliminating the need for constant boiling and monitoring. The result is a more sustainable, energy-efficient, and time-saving way to cook pasta.
Tip
If you want a stronger flavor, add half of a red onion thinly sliced on top.
Tip
In summary, this pasta salad with feta is a delicious and healthy option that everyone can enjoy. With its flavorful pesto sauce, protein-packed tofu, and fresh vegetables, it's the perfect dish for any occasion. Try it out and see for yourself how tasty and satisfying a plant-based meal can be!
Gluten Free Penne Rigate
Giving up gluten doesn't mean giving up the pleasure of pasta! Barilla Gluten Free Penne Rigate are ideal with sauces with delicate flavours. The pasta is made with white corn and brown rice, is certified gluten free and has a great taste and a robust texture.
- Shape Penne Rigate
- Cook time 9 mins
- Pack size 400g
- Range Gluten Free