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Marry Me Pasta Salad Recipe

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Marry Me Pasta Salad is a flavorful and creamy pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, cherry and sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, and a rich dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and Italian dressing. Perfectly chilled and tossed with garlic and Parmesan cheese, this salad is an ideal dish for gatherings or a refreshing meal.

Ingredients

Pasta and Vegetables

  • 19 ounces cheese tortellini (boiled, drained, cooled)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
  • ¼ cup basil leaves
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Cheese

  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup Italian dressing
  • 1 tablespoon oil from sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Pasta and Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked and cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, basil, shredded Parmesan cheese, and baby spinach to prepare the base of the salad.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Italian dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, sundried tomato oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Whisk thoroughly to create a smooth and flavorful dressing.
  3. Toss Salad: Gently fold the dressing into the pasta and vegetable mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated without breaking the tortellini.
  4. Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the salad with additional cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves for a fresh presentation.
  6. Enjoy: Serve the Marry Me Pasta Salad chilled as a delightful side or main dish.

Notes

  • For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for the full 4 hours before serving.
  • You can substitute mayonnaise and sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • To make it vegetarian, ensure the Parmesan cheese is vegetarian-friendly or substitute with a suitable alternative.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your desired spice level.
  • Use fresh basil for the best aromatic flavor.

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