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Patriotic Pasta

Name: Patriotic Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12-14 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: DRESSING:; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1-1/2 teaspoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon honey mustard; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; SALAD:; 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

4 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

12-14 servings

A popular side dish for our Independence Day menu, this hearty pasta salad is practically a meal in itself. It fit into our theme with the bright red cherry tomatoes, white noodles and cauliflower plus blue cheese. The creamy dressing is pleasantly zesty. -Laurie Neverman, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Patriotic Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheese and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Splenda Brown Sugar Blend

This recipe was tested with Splenda brown sugar blend.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 143 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.