Best Catalina Spaghetti Dinner Recipes

TANGY CATALINA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Run under cold water to chill, drain again.
• Toss together pasta, tuna, shrimp, onions, green pepper, celery, garlic salt, salad dressing, and relish. Add enough mayonnaise to thin out dressing, if desired.

ANOTHER CATALINA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on package.
• While pasta is cooking chop up the green pepper.
• Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is no longer warm.
• Empty into large bowl with the green peppers.
• Add 16 ounces of Catalina dressing and 1/2 cup of mayo and stir until pasta is completely coated. (It should have a creamy orange consistency).
• Add sliced hardboiled eggs and fold into pasta mixture (optional).
• Refrigerate overnight.
• About an hour before serving, pour in the last 8 ounces of Catalina dressing and stir well. (more mayo can be added if desired).

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SUMMER PASTA SALAD I

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Boil for one minute.
• In large bowl, combine vinegar mixture, Catalina dressing and Italian dressing. Mix well. Add pasta, cucumber, olives, tomato, onion, carrots, and bell pepper; toss. Season with celery salt, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

CATALINA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to package directions.
• I usually add the baby carrots to the pasta about midway thru cooking.
• Place frozen peas in a large colinder and dump cooked pasta& carrots on top.
• Let drain.
• When carrots have cooled, I slice them in half lengthwise.
• Place pasta, peas& carrots in a large mixing bowl.
• Add miracle whip and catalina dressing until moistened.
• Sorry, I have no measurements as this is how I got the recipe.
• You just have to keep tasting and adding until you find the right taste.
• I like mine with more Catalina than Miracle Whip.
• I like to chill mine at least an hour before serving.
• Prior to serving add cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
• After it chills, you may need to add more Catalina and/or Miracle Whip.
• If you make this the day before, don't add your cucumbers and tomatoes-it will make it watery.
• Feel free to change up your vegetables!

CATALINA SPAGHETTI DINNER

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Mix in the garlic and cook until softened. (Careful to not let the garlic brown; this makes it bitter.)
• Add the flour and whisk together, creating a roux. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute, or until it bubbles and gets smooth.
• Slowly whisk in the milk, ½ cup at a time, until smooth. Cook until thickened.
• Once the mixture is thickened and bubbling, mix in the sour cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Add the shrimp and crab. Cook over medium heat until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Stir in the green onion, dill, and lemon juice. Toss with the spaghetti and serve immediately.
• Serve with a tossed green salad, your favorite salad dressing, some crusty dinner rolls and a glass of wine. A great way to end a tiring day of fun in the sun.