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Patriotic Pasta Recipe

Recipe by: OlgaB

"Serve this patriotic pasta salad loaded with tomatoes, blue cheese, and pasta for a festive addition to the 4th of July picnic table."
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  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep30 m
  • Cook15 m
  • Ready In1 h 45 m
  • 1Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, milk, honey mustard, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • 2Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • 3Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and basil until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour garlic mixture over penne. Mix cauliflower, tomatoes, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, green onion, and Parmesan cheese into penne mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, about 1 hour.
Ingredients
  • 12 servings
  • 285 cals
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salad:
  • 2 1/2 cups penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
  • 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    285
    14%
  • Fat:
    10.7
    16%
  • Carbs:
    38.3
    12%
  • Protein:
    10.5
    21%
  • Cholesterol:
    13
    4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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