Is Creamy Potato and Artichoke Pasta a Good Make-Ahead Buffet Dish

Question

I have not made this yet but am wondering if it would be a good choice to serve as a buffet option for a luncheon. It would have to be prepared ahead of time and served either cold or at room temperature. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have not had much luck finding simple vegetarian, fish-free pasta salad options on this site and I was hoping this one might fit the bill. Thank you.

Elizabeth Mindreau · Accepted Answer

Hello Jennifer –
The creamy potato and artichoke pasta is a dish that is best when served warm and eaten right away, we wouldn't recommend this one for a buffet. We have some other pasta dishes that would be great: pearl couscous is a good option for pasta salads – Zucchini with tomato, pearl couscous and mint; any short-shaped pasta with pesto would be good, such as – Pasta with pesto all genovese or Pasta with parsley, walnut and caper pesto; fresh tomatoes and herbs work great – Pasta with fresh tomatoes, capers and herbs. Rice salads are also great for a buffet. We have this Provençal-style salad, perfect for make-ahead. Hopefully one of these options will work for your buffet. Let us know how it turns out!

Is Creamy Potato and Artichoke Pasta a Good Make-Ahead Buffet Dish

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