151 fresh cold pasta Recipes

pasta shells (i always make the full lb and reserve 1/2 for a cold pasta salad for lunch the next day), fresh tomatoes - chopped, lemon - squeezed, red onion - finely sliced, shallot - minced, fresh garlic - pressed, leaves of basil - julienned, reserve pasta water -1/4 cup or so, olive oil, butter, salt and pepper to taste, fresh shaves of parmigiano-reggiano, variations - can roast tomatoes and garlic, saute onions , shallot and garlic

cooked pasta ; we used a mixture of cavatappi and radiatori and elbow pasta (because that was what was happened to be in the cupboard), tomatoes, stalk celery, green pepper, red onion, dressing, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, sugar, fresh diced basil, fresh diced mint

dry fettuccine pasta, natural peanut butter, vegetable broth, soy sauce, garlic, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, red bell pepper, chopped, green onions, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro

wacky macroni (tri-color pasta mix), grape tomatoes, fresh mozzerella, cubed, smoked mozzerella or provolone cheese cubed, red pepper chopped, green pepper chopped, red onion chopped, zucchini cubed, sliced black olives, sliced green olives, hard salami, cubed (i used half of a stick), hormel mini peppperoni slices (or used stick and cube), dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves minced well, salt, pepper, dried basil, shredded parmesan/romano cheese mix, oregano

pasta, boiled , rinsed in cold water (i use fusilli), shrimp, cooked, thawed, ranch salad dressing, italian dressing, sweet green pepper, raw, chopped, white onion, raw, chopped, tomato, raw, diced, cucumber, raw, diced, parmesan cheese, fresh shredded, dill pickles, chopped

fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, anchovy paste, garlic clove, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, farfalle (bow-tie pasta), freshly cooked to tender, rinsed under cold water, and drained, romaine heart, chopped (6 cups), grated parmigiano-reggiano (1 1/4 cups), croutons (optional)

uncooked small pasta shells, cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined, frozen peas, thawed, sliced green onions, minced fresh parsley, reduced-fat mayonnaise, reduced-fat plain yogurt, lemon juice, minced fresh dill, salt, pepper

fava beans, shelled (about 1 cup), zucchini (about 1 lb) scrubbed, the skin and 1/4 inch of the flesh removed with a knife in wide strips and cut into 2-inch julienne strips, reserving the core for another use, tomatoes , quartered lengthwise, chopped red onion , soaked in cold water for 10 minutes if strong, garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt, yellow bell pepper , cut into 2-inch julienne strips, fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, gemellini (small pasta twists, available at some specialty foods shops) or other small tubular pasta, freshly grated parmesan as an accompaniment if desired

bow tie pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground red chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt and ground black pepper to taste, whole kernel corn, drained, black beans, drained, diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained, green onions, sliced, avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced

dried cranberry beans, cold water, onions, coarsely chopped, boiling potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped, carrot, coarsely chopped, celery rib, coarsely chopped, tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped, minced fresh rosemary, sliced pancetta or 1/4 lb bacon, coarsely chopped, fine sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, ditalini (or other short tubular pasta), extra virgin olive oil

cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced, olive oil, minced shallots, minced garlic, dry white wine, sour cream, heavy cream, champagne vinegar, grated lemon zest, chopped fresh dill leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, orchiette , bowtie or radiatore pasta, chopped chives, chopped smoked salmon, salmon roe, dill sprigs, garnish

pasta (large, penne or shell), chicken breasts thin and pounded, very large eggplant or two smaller ones thinly sliced with skin, rucola/rocket/argula salad, tomatoes halved, fresh herbs finely chopped, lemon juiced, black olives optional, salt, extra-virgin olive oil

fine sea salt plus additional to taste, spaghetti, garlic cloves, sliced thin, extra-virgin olive oil , plus additional to taste if desired, chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, freshly ground black pepper to taste

shell pasta, cooked,rinsed with cold water and set aside, fennel bulbs, cut in half lengthwise, sweet onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick, olive oil, plum tomato, diced, kalamata olive, pitted and sliced, fresh basil or 1/2 cup fresh dill or 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, garlic, unpeeled (for roasting with fennel and onion), balsamic vinegar, olive oil or 1/3 cup vegetable oil, barbecue sauce, lime juice, romano cheese, grated, crushed red chili pepper

sesame seeds, peanut oil, shallot, sliced, garlic clove, minced, dark sesame oil, soy sauce (to taste), rice wine vinegar, sugar, sambal oelek, fresh chinese egg noodles , thin fresh pasta or 12 -16 oz long thin fresh pasta, peanut oil, chopped cilantro, snow peas , blanched in boiling water and thinly sliced, red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, sliced daikon radishes or 1 cup cucumber, whole cilantro leaf, chopped peanuts, sliced scallion , cut on the diagonal into long ovals

olive oil, clams , scrubbed, garlic, chopped, chopped onions, fresh diced tomato, white wine, fish stock (may substitute chicken stock), sea scallops, mussels, washed and debearded, shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined, marinara sauce, fresh squid, cleaned and cut, angel hair pasta, cold butter , cut into pieces, chopped mixed herbs (parsley, basil, thyme)

coloured rotini pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water), chopped cooked ham, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped, plum tomato, chopped, red onion, chopped, frozen peas, thawed, crumbled blue cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese) or 1/2 cup feta cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), salt (to taste if needed), mayonnaise, prepared hidden valley original ranch dressing (can use more , or use favorite brand ranch dressing), red wine vinegar, seasoning salt (or use 1/2 tsp white salt), minced fresh garlic (or use 1 tsp garlic powder, or to taste)

uncooked penne pasta, olive oil, sliced shiitake mushroom caps, vertically sliced onions, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh sage, evaporated milk, cornstarch, cold water, crumbled gorgonzola, canned pumpkin, salt, fresh ground black pepper, grated whole nutmeg