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Warm Antipasto Platter Pasta

Need ideas for an antipasto platter? Why not serve warm antipasto pasta platter with a fragrant balsamic basil sauce, mozzarella, and tomatoes? 

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword antipasto platter with pasta, pasta with antipasto, warm antipasto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 438 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 box chickapea pasta (any shape you prefer)

Sweet Basil Balsamic Sauce:

  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 6 g
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves 5 g
  • 1 tablespoon capers 9 g
  • 2 teaspoons honey 20 g
  • 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar 80 ml
  • pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 20 g
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste ( or 2 anchovy fillets)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil 70 ml
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less to taste)

Antipasto Toppings: (any or all )

  • 1 cup packed watercress leaves 40 g
  • 1 cup baby heirloom tomatoes 170 g
  • 1/2 cup marinated mushrooms 80 g
  • 1/3 cup grilled artichokes 50 g
  • 1 cup bocconcini cheese 180 g
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shavings 30 g
  • 1/4 cup marinated sweet mini peppers 30 g
  • 1/4 cup marinated olives 40 g
  • 1/2 cup sliced salami and or prosciutto 100 g

Instructions

  1. Cook the chickapea pasta in salted boiling water till al-dente.
  2. In the meantime, use your food processor or blender to make the sweet balsamic sauce. Add all the ingredients and blend till smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  3. Toss the hot cooked chickapea pasta with half of the balsamic sauce and toss in your favorite toppings. OR you can serve the toppings separately and the pasta separately like in an antipasto bar and have everyone assemble their pasta platter to their taste.
  4. Keep the extra sauce on the side for drizzling over the toppings once you’ve assembled the antipasto platter pasta! Enjoy warm or cold :)

Recipe Notes

  • You can serve this antipasto platter warm or cold. So not only is it great for the BBQ, think picnics and beach food, potlucks and any outdoor fun.
  • Also, you can make different versions of it every time and it’ll feel almost like a new recipe with every variation you make to it!
  • I personally prefer no meats added to this pasta, but if you’re into salami and cold cuts, you'll find it might taste even better!
Nutrition Facts
Warm Antipasto Platter Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 438 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 483mg21%
Potassium 255mg7%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 605IU12%
Vitamin C 10.7mg13%
Calcium 188mg19%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.