I love making this bow-tie pasta salad with slow roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers, parsley, freshly grated parmesan and an easy homemade dressing. It is so satisfying and great to serve at your next brunch, picnic, or even as a side dish or even for a delicious lunch.Â
The flavours from tomatoes when they are slow roasted in the oven are hearty and delicious. The tomatoes are seasoned so nicely and will taste good any time of year that you make this dish. Who knew that roasting the tomatoes in the oven at a lower temperature for over an hour could be so amazing?
Follow along for this easy go-to pasta salad!Â
The trick to getting the tomatoes just right!
The trick to getting the tomatoes so flavourful is by seasoning them up before putting them in the low heat oven.Â
I love to use granulated garlic, fresh thyme, a little bit of sugar salt and pepper. I always think that sugar and salt really help to balance out the taste of the tomato. Then pop them into the oven at 275 degrees and let the oven finish the job to perfection.
best dish for picnics, bbq's or summer anything!
A recipe for a pasta salad is a great option for a summer BBQ, picnic, or brunch because it is versatile, delicious, and easy to prepare.
This pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Made with roasted tomatoes, roasted peppers some fresh parsley and an easy magic vinaigrette provides a range of flavors and textures.
Pasta salads can also be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making them a convenient option for potlucks and gatherings.
I love this recipe in particular because it offers a twist on the traditional cold pasta salad.Â
Whether you’re hosting a BBQ, going on a picnic, or enjoying a brunch with friends, this bow-tie roasted tomato pasta salad is a versatile and delicious option that is sure to please everyone.
Ingredients for the salad & vinaigrette
The ingredients that you will need are listed here:
- Bow-tie pasta
- 12 Roma Tomatoes
- 1 jar Roasted Red Peppers
- Parmesan
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Thyme
- Garlic Powder
- Sugar
- Salt & Pepper
Ingredients for the magic vinaigrette
The ingredients needed for the vinaigrette are here:
- Red wine vinegar
- Olive oil
- Dijon Mustard
- Honey or brown sugar
- Garlic minced
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet cut side up. Sprinkle the tomatoes with thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar and olive oil. Rub the spices into the tomatoes well. Roast in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and do not rinse. Place the pasta on a large baking sheet and cool.
Drain the roasted peppers from the jar and dice them up well. Chop your parsley and have your parmesan ready.
To make the vinaigrette: Add all of the ingredients to a mason jar fitted with a lid for the magic vinaigrette. Give it a good shake. Let sit at room temperature for at least a half hour to get its flavour.
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour enough dressing to coat the mix and mix gently to combine. Adjust as necessary. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Bow-ties with Oven-Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 cups bow-tie pasta, cooked and cooled on a baking sheet
- 12 Roma Tomatoes, cut in half and seeded
- 1 jar Roasted Red Peppers, sliced
- 3/4 cup Grated Parmesean Cheese
- 1 cup Parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. Fresh thyme chopped fine
- 1 tbsp. Garlic powder
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Magic Vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet cut side up. Sprinkle the tomatoes with thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar and olive oil. Rub the spices into the tomatoes good. Roast in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and do not rinse. Place the pasta on a large baking sheet and cool.Drain the roasted peppers from the jar and dice them up good. Chop your parsley and have your parmesan ready.To make the vinaigrette: Add all of the ingredients to a mason jar fitted with lid for the magic vinaigrette. Give it a good shake. Let sit at room temperature for at least a half hour to get its flavour.Comine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Pour enough dressing to coat the mix and mix gently to combine. Adjust as necessary. Refrigerate until ready to serve.