Country-Style Spaghetti Pasta Salad
Country-Style Spaghetti Pasta Salad balances briny anchovies with bright lemon and a whisper of balsamic for a lively, savory bite. Olive oil cloaks the noodles while garlic and red pepper flakes add gentle heat and depth. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for picnics, potlucks, or a breezy weeknight side that tastes even better after it rests.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook spaghetti in the boiling water until slightly firm, about 12 minutes; drain.
- 3
Transfer the spaghetti to a large bowl.
- 4
Drizzle the spaghetti with olive oil; toss to coat.
- 5
Add anchovy fillets, garlic, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and black pepper; mix well.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 395.07 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.35 g Good Source
- Carbs 56.82 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.0 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.81 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 9.45 mg Low Source
- Sodium 462.16 mg High
- Fiber 4.14 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.37 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 41.37 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.93 mg Moderate
- Potassium 160.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Country Style Spaghetti Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Anchovy, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 395.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Country-Style Spaghetti Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Country-Style Spaghetti Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Anchovy, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Country-Style Spaghetti Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 395.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Country-Style Spaghetti Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
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