Spicy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe
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Spicy Summer Pasta Salad

By: sal 
"This spicy pasta salad is bursting with flavor and is liberally dotted with chunks of tomatoes and red and green peppers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rotelle pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, chili powder and parsley. Add the peppers and tomatoes and stir to coat. Add the pasta and mozzarella and toss until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 140 | Total Fat: 6.8g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2006 by P.B.   view full review
this made a great (and quick) weeknight meal. as usual i made modifications: i sauteed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2003 by Veggie_K   view full review
Tasty. The chili powder and red wine vinegar combo definitely is quite a flavor contrast in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2002 by JUNEODELL   view full review
Tasty, I like things spicy so I tripled the chile. It was a bit to much chile but I will make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2010 by kelliott805   view full review
Good but not very spicy... the chili powder gives it a more smoky flavor rather than spicy. i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2008 by gapch1026   view full review
The merging of the vinegar and the chili powder flavor made for a nice change-of-taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by Heidikins   view full review
I thought this was pretty good. I used Cavatappi, or corkscrew pasta. I only had a green bell...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2005 by Jen F.   view full review
I didn't like this at all, but I'm not a big tomato or pepper fan. Everyone else who tried it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by Amy P.   view full review
BLAND!!!!! This one did not go over well. :(
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by marquisg Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a very tasty salad... after I added some additional spices:) I did red, green, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by VeggieLovinHippie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Tasty. Maybe it will be more flavourful by tomorrow when it has a chance to sit. I added a...

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