Best 2 Cheddar Pasta Toss Recipes
When you're craving a delicious, creamy pasta dish, look no further than cheddar pasta toss. This classic comfort food is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Made with just a few simple ingredients, cheddar pasta toss is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEDDAR PASTA TOSS
This is from the Southern Living 5 Star Recipe Collection cookbooks. My mom has them and this is my favorite recipe out of the collection. It's so pretty for a luncheon or even a picnic -- sometimes I eat it for lunch. The presentation is so pretty with the tri-color rotini but sometime I just use whatever pasta I have on hand. I also double the dressing because I like a lot. The whole recipe also doubles very easily! Also for the ham I use lunch meat ham or the John Morrell's cubed ham. Enjoy! Chill time not included in cook time.
Provided by SarahBeth
Categories Cheese
Time 15h20m
Yield 1 bowl of pasta salad, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook rotini according to package directions, during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking time add peas to rotini.
- Drain pasta and peas, rinse pasta and peas in cold water, then drain again.
- Combine pasta/peas with the next five ingredients. Toss gently to combine.
- In a small bowl combine all of the mayo with the next 4 ingredients and the salt and pepper if using. Whisk together until smooth and uniform.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine until the pasta mixture is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.
CHICKEN AND CHEDDAR PASTA TOSS
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl cover noodles with boiling water.
- 2. Let stand for 10 minutes, separating the noodles occasionally with a fork.
- 3. Drain.
- 4. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
- 5. If using chicken tenders, halve them crosswise.
- 6. Return noodles to bowl; stir in chicken, cheese, pepper strips and pepperoni.
- 7. Add dressing and black pepper; toss gently to coat.
- 8. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
- 9. Before serving, add endive and tomatoes; toss gently to mix.
Tips:
- Always use freshly grated cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can make the sauce grainy.
- Use a good quality pasta. A high-quality pasta will hold its shape better and absorb the sauce more evenly.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta evenly, but not so thick that it's difficult to stir.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or chives, add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
Cheddar pasta toss is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, proteins, or cheeses. You can also adjust the spice level of the dish by adding more or less red pepper flakes. No matter how you make it, cheddar pasta toss is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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