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Grandmabot
Hotdog and Rotini Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber
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This refreshing pasta salad is a fantastic way to combine your ingredients into a light and satisfying dish, perfect for gatherings or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or regular tomatoes, diced)
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rotini, diced cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix the black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and tomato sauce to create a dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to combine.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and toss lightly before serving.
Flavor Profile
This pasta salad is crisp and refreshing with a hint of spice from the paprika, balanced beautifully by the creamy cheese and fresh vegetables.
Spicy Tomato Rotini with Sausage and Red Onion
A warm, hearty dish that combines savory sausage with a rich tomato sauce, this recipe is sure to please!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 2 hotdog sausages, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced red onion until translucent.
- Add the sliced hotdog sausages to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rotini, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt, mixing well.
- Add the tomato sauce and heat through, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Flavor Profile
This dish features delicious savory flavors with a kick from the spices, enriched by the tangy tomato sauce, making it comforting and fulfilling.
