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CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces rotelle or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2-1/2 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)
1/2 cup cubed cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
1 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • NOTE: If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/4 cup additional Wish-Bone Dressing before serving.
  • For a Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, substitute 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise for 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing.
  • Also terrific with Wish-Bone® Robusto Italian, Fat Free! Italian, House Italian, Ranch, Light Ranch, Fat Free! Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette or Fat Free! Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressings.
  • See nutrition information for sodium content.

QUICK ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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A quick and flavorful pasta salad with salami and bell peppers.

Provided by Trish

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced
½ green bell pepper, sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ red onion, chopped
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
3 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix, or to taste
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • Combine pasta, salami, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, salad dressing, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a large bowl. Mix dry salad dressing into pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1893.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Italian Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bag dried multi-colored spiral shaped pasta
1 cucumber, diced with peels on
1 package pepperoni, quartered
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced black olives
assorted fresh vegetable, diced
1 bottle Italian salad dressing, chilled

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and rinse in cold water until cool.
  • Toss with all veggies.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, pour Italian dressing over all and mix until everything is well coated. (Leftovers do not keep very well. Everything gets rather soggy so dress only what you need or dress each individual serving)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.3, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 73, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.5

ITALIAN SAUSAGE ONE-POT PASTA



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Italian sausage, cheese, tomatoes, pasta-and all in just one cooking pot? What's not to like? This one-pot dinner brings together comforting, easy-to-find ingredients in a ultra-simple preparation to make midweek meal you'll turn to again and again.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 large)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
12 oz uncooked penne pasta (3 3/4 cups)
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Toast bread crumbs in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Transfer to small bowl; set aside.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm. Add onions, bell pepper, Italian seasoning and salt to oil and drippings in pan; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and starting to brown.
  • Stir in broth and tomatoes; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened. Stir in sausage. Stir in spinach; continue to stir 30 to 60 seconds or until wilted.
  • Remove from heat; top with cheese. Top with basil and toasted bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1370 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

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