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Sub-Title: A Perfect Weeknight Meal Made From Classic Ingredients
Quick Description: This delicious French macaroni salad recipe is packed full of classic French flavors, making it a perfect weeknight meal! It is also easy to prepare and won’t break your budget either. The fresh vegetables and herbs used will make you feel like you’re sitting down for a romantic dinner at a fancy restaurant in France itself.
Ingredients List:
– ½ pound pasta (macaroni or elbow)
– ¼ cup olive oil
– ½ medium onion, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– ¾ cup chicken broth
– ¼ cup red wine vinegar
– ¼ cup finely chopped basil leaves
– ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
– ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– ½ tablespoon red pepper flakes
– 1 small head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
Instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta, cook until al dente but still slightly crunchy when bitten through, about 7 minutes; strain well. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking liquid for later use.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Once warmed, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, chicken broth, vinegar, and seasonings until combined. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Cook for about 2 minutes.
4. Add the reserved pasta cooking liquid, let simmer for another minute to allow the flavor to blend.
5. Meanwhile, toss the chopped lettuce with the remaining 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Set aside.
6. When the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, add the drained pasta back into the pan and gently stir to combine.
7. Garnish with the shaved Parmesan cheese, basil leaves, and parsley. Toss everything together lightly to distribute the dressing evenly. Serving suggestions: Serves 4 people as a main course or 2 people as a side dish.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Nutrition Facts:
Per serving:
Calories: 444 kcal
Total Fat: 14.7g
Saturated Fat: 2.7g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Sodium: 675mg
Potassium: 399mg
Total Carbohydrate: 45.8g
Dietary Fiber: 7.6g
Sugars: 4.4g
Protein: 12.1g
Total Time Needed: 15-20 minutes
Note: Enjoy this yummy and healthy French Macaroni Salad Recipe at home with family and friends!
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta, cook until al dente but still slightly crunchy when bitten through, about 7 minutes; strain well. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking liquid for later use. |
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In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Once warmed, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent. |
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Stir in the tomato paste, chicken broth, vinegar, and seasonings until combined. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Cook for about 2 minutes. |
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Add the reserved pasta cooking liquid, let simmer for another minute to allow the flavor to blend. |
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Meanwhile, toss the chopped lettuce with the remaining 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Set aside. |
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When the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, add the drained pasta back into the pan and gently stir to combine. |
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Garnish with the shaved Parmesan cheese, basil leaves, and parsley. Toss everything together lightly to distribute the dressing evenly. Serving suggestions: Serves 4 people as a main course or 2 people as a side dish. |
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14.7g |
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2.7g |
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45.8g |
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7.6g |
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4.4g |
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12.1g |
