Aperol-Infused Pasta Salad
A vibrant, citrusy pasta salad infused with Aperol's bittersweet essence, perfect for a refreshing summer meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pasta, Aperol, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
- 3 tbsp Aperol
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 small, diced red onion
- 12, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together Aperol, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Toss pasta with the dressing, then add chopped parsley, diced onion, and halved cherry tomatoes. Mix until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Chill for 30 minutes before serving, allowing the citrus notes to meld with the Aperol's bitterness.
