Creamy Italian Pasta Salad: A Vibrant Twist on a Classic
Acreamy and herb-infused pasta salad featuring tri-color rotini, cherrytomatoes, and Parmesan, perfect for gatherings or everyday meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American-Italian Fusion
Servings 6
Calories 251 kcal
- 1 pound tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup green onions diced
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the Pasta: Bring a generous pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tri-color rotini and cook until just tender, following the package directions. Once done, drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking and cool the pasta.
Prepare the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, and green onions. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Let It Rest: Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to let the flavors combine. Just before serving, give it a quick stir and taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
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