PASTA SALAD SPAGHETTI RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound dried spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, prepare the following, adding each to the same large bowl as you complete it: Halve 1 pint cherry tomatoes; halve 1 medium cucumber lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and dice (about 1 heaped cup); dice 1 medium green bell pepper and 1 medium red bell pepper (about 1 cup each); dice 1/2 small red onion (about 1/3 cup); drain 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives.
• When the pasta is ready, drain and add to the bowl. Drizzle with 1 1/4 cups Italian vinaigrette and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• When ready to serve, toss the spaghetti again. Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed. Finely shred 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese on the smaller holes of a box grater (about 1/2 cup). Pick and coarsely chop the leaves from 1 small bunch fresh parsley until you have 1/4 cup. Sprinkle onto the salad.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (check the package for recommended cook time). Drain and rinse well under cold water.
• While the pasta cooks, in the bottom of a large bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, pepperoncini juice (if using), and the olive oil until blended. Add the drained and rinsed pasta to the dressing and mix well.
• Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncini (if using), olives, parmesan, mozzarella, and the herbs (if using). Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve or for the best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.