pasta side dish

Our zesty italian pasta salad is a wonderful addition to any barbecue, potluck, family gathering, or as a side dish to almost any summer meal.

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

vegetables

Zesty Italian dressing

dry Zesty Italian dressing seasoning mix

Boil the pasta according to package directions. Rinse...

Boil the pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water when cooked.

Add the vegetables to the salad. For extra...

Add the vegetables to the salad. For extra flavor, marinate the veggies in the dressing for 3-4 hours prior to putting the salad together. This is totally optional though!

Mix in half of the Zesty Italian Dressing....

Mix in half of the Zesty Italian Dressing. Reserve the other half and the dry seasoning mix for immediately before serving the salad, and then mix in.

Not your typical &quot;pasta salad,&quot; this side dish has marshmallows, whipped topping, and various fruits. I guess the fruit makes it healthy-ish. :)

Acini di Pepe Salad

acini di pepe pasta

pineapple

oranges

oz container frozen whipped topping (thawed)

mini marshmallows

sugar

eggs

salt

cornstarch

Cook the acini di pepe in salted boiling water until al dente. Run under cold water. Drain. Place the pasta in a large bowl. 

In a saucepan stir the reserved pineapple juice, reserved mandarin oranges juice, sugar, eggs, salt, and cornstarch. Turn the heat to medium and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour over the cooked pasta and refrigerate until chilled. 

Once cold, (and just before serving) stir in the crushed pineapple and oranges, whipped topping, and marshmallows. Serve cold. 

The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad loaded with veggies and tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks! It feeds a crowd!

The Best Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

pasta

broccoli florets (chopped)

½ red onion (minced)

red bell pepper (minced)

cucumber (diced)

olives (1 can, drained)

Colby Jack Cheese (cubed)

mayonnaise

white wine vinegar

pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.

Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.

Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.

Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.

Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

This Rigatoni Pomodoro is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. This classic Italian dish is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. It's simple yet full of flavor, and the best part? You don't need to be a master chef to make it! With just a few basic ingredients and our easy-to-follow recipe, you'll have a steaming plate of rigatoni Pomodoro in no time.

Rigatoni Pomodoro

garlic (crushed/minced)

extra virgin olive oil

tomatoes

basil leaves

salt and pepper

sugar (- see note 1)

oz rigatoni (-see note 2)

basil (for garnish)

(for garnish)

extra virgin olive oil (for garnish)

Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a large pan, add the garlic, and place over low heat. Cook gently for 2-3 minutes until the garlic smells fragrant but is still soft.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil6 cloves garlic

Add the tomatoes and all the juice, along with the fresh basil.1 can whole peeled Italian tomatoes8 fresh basil leaves

Cook the tomatoes on low heat for 20 minutes, breaking the tomatoes down with the end of your spoon/spatula.

Puree your sauce until smooth, then return to the pan and cook for 10 minutes over low heat. Check the seasoning and add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Let the sauce simmer on the lowest stetting while you cook the pasta.salt and peppersugar

For the sauce

Bring a large pan of water to a boil and add your salt. Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the packet suggests.1 tbsp salt10 oz rigatoni

Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

Add the pasta to the sauce, using tongs to turn it so it's completely coated. Cook for a minute over low heat adding pasta water if the pasta gets too dry.

Test the seasoning and then serve with extra basil, freshly grated parmesan, and a drizzle of EVOO.salt and pepperfresh basilgrated parmesanextra virgin olive oil

Now cook your pasta

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