Gluten-Free Pasta salad with feta
Open recipes
Gluten-Free Pasta salad with feta
20 minutes total
Mediterranean cuisine is known for its delicious and healthy dishes that incorporate fresh ingredients and bold flavors. For those following a gluten-free diet, pasta salads can be a challenging dish to prepare. But fear not, because we have a recipe for a gluten-free pasta salad with feta cheese that's sure to satisfy your cravings. This recipe is easy to follow and uses fresh ingredients such as cherry tomatoes and olive oil.
Open Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 box | Barilla® Gluten Free Penne Rigate |
| 1 jar | Barilla® Genovese Pesto |
| 1 ½ pint | Cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 1 cup | Feta cheese, crumbled |
| ½ cup | Black olives, pitted and halved |
| 1 tablespoon | Extra virgin olive oil |
| To taste | Salt |
For a homemade Genovese Pesto
| 2 cups | Basil leaves |
| 2 tbs | Pine nuts |
| 2 tbs oz | Parmigiano cheese, grated |
| 2 tbs | Pecorino cheese, grated |
| 1 /2 clove | Garlic |
| 4/5 cup | Extra virgin olive oil |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Tip
If you want a stronger flavor, add half of a red onion thinly sliced on top.
Method
Step 1
Here are 5 easy steps for a gluten-free pasta salad with feta:
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta one minute less than package directions.
- Gluten-free Penne Rigate
Step 3
Drain pasta, and toss with olive oil. Place pasta flat on a sheet pan to cool.
- Olive Oil
Step 4
Cut the feta in pieces about the same size as the tomatoes. Tip: wet the knife at each cut to avoid crumbling the feta.
- Feta
- cherry tomatoes
- black olives
- red onion
Step 5
Add pesto; toss to combine and serve.
- pesto
Step 6
Add pesto; toss to combine and serve.
Step 7
For home made Genovese pesto: Blend the pine nuts and garlic in a blender. Add the basil leaves (washed and dried) and EVO without turning off the blender. Add the grated Parmigiano and Pecorino cheese, salt to taste and adjust the density by adding more olive oil if necessary
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
This gluten-free pasta salad with feta cheese is a perfect dish for those who are looking for a healthy and tasty meal. The fresh cherry tomatoes and olive oil give it a Mediterranean touch, while the feta cheese adds a tangy flavor. The recipe is easy to follow and the dish can be prepared in a short time. Enjoy this gluten-free pasta salad with your family and friends and savor the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.