Ingredients (Base Recipe – No Protein)
- 1 pound Penne or Rotini pasta
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 16 oz jar of Krewe Foods Muffuletta Olive Salad (Original, Ghost Pepper, or Chipotle)
- Chopped parsley
- Fresh basil
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Crushed red pepper (optional)
Add for Muffuletta Pasta SaladÂ
- Ham
- Salami
- Provolone
- Mortadella (optional)
Add for New Orleans Pasta Salad
- Boiled shrimp
- Crawfish boiled crawfish tails
- Lump crabmeat
Add for Mediterranean Pasta Salad
- Kalamata olives
- Grilled chicken breast
- Chickpeas
- Feta
- Cherry tomatoes (Halved)
Directions
Serving Size: 4 to 6 people
Cook Penne or Rotini pasta in boiling water until firm (al dente); remember to add salt and a little extra virgin olive oil to boiling water. Drain and allow to cool.
Add the Krewe Foods Muffuletta Olive Salad and mix well. Stir in chopped parsley, fresh basil and black pepper to taste. Add your choice of proteins and other ingredients to create your favorite pasta salad variation.
Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper, if desired.
Pro tip: Use tortellini pasta for a cheesier, heartier pasta salad.
