Name: Magic Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 oz. Rotini pasta; 2 Tbsp. Olive oil; 1 Tbsp. Butter; 1/2 Cups Onion, chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, chopped; 1-1 1/2 Tbsp Chef Prudhomme's Veal and Pork Magic seasoning; 3/4 Cups Cardini's Zesty Garlic dressing; 1/2 Cups Marinated artichoke hearts, chopped; 3/4 Cups Diced tomatoes; 1/2 Cups White grapes, sliced; 1/4 Cups Parmesan cheese, grated

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Magic Pasta Salad

Author: Adam Moore Cuisine: American, Cajun Courses: Salad, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Cold Dairy Make Ahead

Party / Entertaining Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 10 mins Rest Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Description

Paul Prudhomme's pasta salad — rotini tossed in olive oil with browned onions, butter, and Veal and Pork Magic seasoning, cooled, then combined with Cardini's Zesty Garlic dressing, artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes, sliced white grapes, and Parmesan. A bold, layered pasta salad with unexpected ingredients that works beautifully.

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and cool completely.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until they start to brown.
Add butter and garlic. Cook 1 minute more.
Blend in Veal and Pork Magic seasoning. Add cooled pasta. Turn off heat and stir until combined. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine garlic dressing, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and grapes.
Add cooled pasta mixture and toss well.
Add Parmesan cheese and toss again. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 480mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 7g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The pasta needs to be completely cool before combining with the dressing — warm pasta will absorb it all and leave the salad dry.

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Magic Pasta Salad