11. Salsa Pasta Salad
You will need:
2 cups rainbow pasta
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, 1 red bell pepper, and ¼ cup cilantro – chopped
1 can of black olives
1 can of diced green chilies
1 ½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/3 cup each of lemon juice and white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
How to:
Boil the pasta in water for around nine minutes.
Combine the chopped onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives and green chilies in a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk the lemon juice, white vinegar, cilantro, sugar, garlic, salt, chili powder and vegetable oil.
Mix the pasta and vegetables. Toss with the cilantro and lemon dressing, serve.
12. Spaghetti Carbonara
You will need:
14oz spaghetti (1 pack)
5oz cubed guanciale
1 egg, 3 egg yolks
¾ cup Pecorino Romano cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
How to:
Cook the pasta for about 12 minutes in boiling water and drain. Set it aside.
In a skillet, stir cook the guanciale for five to ten minutes or until it is crispy.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, add the cheese, salt, and pepper and whisk again.
Stir in the guanciale into the egg mix.
Add the pasta and toss to mix well.