Italian Pasta Salad
A delicious italian pasta salad recipe perfect for Canadian home cooks. Ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
8
Calories
320
Ingredients
- 400 g pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt, pepper, and fresh herbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Gather and prep all ingredients. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Cook pasta according to package directions minus 1 minute for al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 3
Build the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, prepare the sauce base with aromatics and main flavouring ingredients.
- 4
Combine
Add drained pasta directly to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 5
Serve
Plate immediately, garnish with fresh herbs and grated cheese. Serve with crusty bread on the side.
Chef's Notes
“I rinse pasta under cold water for salads — it's the one time you want to stop the cooking immediately and remove surface starch.”
— Chef Luca Bianchi
Nutrition Facts
320
cal
27g
Protein
20g
Fat
62g
Carbs
7g
Fiber
570mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Reserve pasta water — it's the secret to a silky sauce.
- •Don't rinse pasta after cooking unless making a cold salad.
- •Finish cooking pasta in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to marry flavours.
Reviews (4)
This is now our go-to weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and tastes like it took hours. My kids ask for seconds every time.
Comme au restaurant! La sauce est onctueuse et les pâtes parfaitement al dente. Bravo pour cette recette.
Facile à préparer et tellement bon! Même mes enfants difficiles ont vidé leur assiette. Je recommande fortement.
Excellente recette! J'ai suivi les instructions à la lettre et le résultat était parfait. Ma femme a adoré.
Chef Luca Bianchi
Head Chef & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Chef
