Room temperature pasta dishes

Cold pasta salad recipes are great for so many occasions, from a quick lunch to a summer picnic, to a hearty dinner with friends. They are also a great base for all sorts of variations, from classic Italian to Asian flavors, to a vegetarian option. This post has a delicious selection of cold pasta salad recipes for every occasion.

Cacio e Pepe might sound like an intimidating dish, but I promise you… it’s so simple! The star of the show is pasta water, which helps create a really creamy pasta sauce with a blend of Parmesan and Pecorino cheese. In Rome, Cacio e Pepe is as simple as the pasta and the sauce, but I like to give it some more heft with arugula and pancetta. It turns it into a more “complete” meal, and now this is always a family favorite in my house.

This Italian Spaghetti Salad with Spinach can be served warm, at room temperature or chilled making it ideal for entertaining or light meals.

There's no question about it: One-pot pastas were the star this year.

This Greek penne pasta recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors at home. The tangy and savory dressing, combined with colorful vegetables and crumbled feta cheese, makes for a satisfying and refreshing dish. Try it today!

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is packed with flavors, made with heart-healthy ingredients and done in just 30 minutes. Vegan Recipe.

Perfectly charred bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, and zucchini make up this Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad. Tossed with a simple, easy to make, light, oil-based homemade dressing, this is a perfect summer side! Serve warm or at room temperature! #grilled #vegetable #veggies #pasta #salad #summer #side #picnic #backyard

Made with simple ingredients, this fresh and flavorful Boursin pasta recipe is one that the whole family will love!

Pasta salad is a summer staple that is perfect for barbecues and picnics. Here are 15 easy dishes to serve with pasta salad.

Macaroni Grill's delicious Chicken Pasta Milano can be made right at home! In less than 30 minutes and with a few simple ingredients, your family will be sitting down to a creamy garlic pasta dish everyone is sure to love!