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Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad

Name: Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

7 servings

This remake of a recipe cuts the fat in half, reduced the calories and cholesterol by a third and reduce the sodium by a fifth. Yet there's still plenty of flavor in this dish to please your family's palate.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oil, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta; rinse in cold water
In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pasta and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 255 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat.

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