Creamy Cold Pasta
Refreshing, creamy, and bursting with garden-fresh flavors, this Creamy Cold Pasta recipe is the perfect dish for warm-weather dining or easy meal prep. Featuring tender al dente pasta coated in a luscious dressing made with tangy sour cream, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant fresh herbs like dill and parsley, this dish is as vibrant as it is satisfying. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion add pops of color and crunch, while a touch of grated parmesan (optional) takes the flavor up a notch. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this no-fuss pasta salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a make-ahead lunch that keeps everyone coming back for more. Try this delightful recipe for a creamy, cold pasta dish that’s simply irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 80 grams sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional), grated
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Fold in diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion. Gently mix until the vegetables are evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.7 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 2869 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.8 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1170 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
