Best Creamy Parmesan Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY PARMESAN STEAK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush the grates with the oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large mixing bowl.
• Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Grill the steak, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch slices.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the mixing bowl.
• Add the steak, carrots, celery and onion to the mixing bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with more Parmesan and black pepper.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD WITH WHITE BEANS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

PASTA AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, SPINACH AND CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Whiz the egg in a food processor or whisk by hand until light-colored, gradually add the oils so that the mixture emulsifies, and then add the rest of the ingredients. 2. Cook the penne until al dente. Refresh under cold water and drain well. Toss with the olive oil to prevent sticking. 3. Wash the spinach well, put it in a large skillet, and heat, while stirring, until it has just wilted (should not take more than a minute). Refresh under cold water, squeeze dry and coarsely chop. 4. Combine the penne with the spinach, the peppers, mozzarella and the dressing. Serve on greens.

CREAMY SUMMER PASTA SALAD WITH BELGIOIOSO SHAVED PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
• While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a 12-14 inch skillet or saute pan. Add onions and saute until soft and glassy, but not brown. Add garlic and cook for a minute stirring constantly. Add kale and cook until it is soft but still bright green and textured, about 2 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta into a large bowl, add Mascarpone and rosemary, stir well. Stir in the kale-tomato mixture. Top with almonds and shaved BelGioioso Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods for last minute of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Meanwhile, mix bell peppers, carrots, basil and cheese in very large (4-quart) bowl. Mix dressing and milk in small bowl with wire whisk. Add dressing mixture, pasta and pea pods to bell pepper mixture; toss to coat.