Best Creamy Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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This is my favorite pasta salad recipe based on years of making it for BBQs and family get-togethers. A little bit of everything in this Italian dish.

Provided by Alexandra Girardi

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
5 ounces Muenster cheese
5 ounces Colby-Jack cheese
5 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, sliced
½ cup pepperoni, cut into quarters
1 (8 ounce) bottle creamy Italian salad dressing (such as Wish-Bone®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Cut cheeses into small cubes and combine in a large bowl with pasta, broccoli, ham, cherry tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. Mix in the dressing. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 984.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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Toss a zesty Italian yogurt dressing with tomatoes, zucchini and pasta for a colorful and delicious salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (7 oz) elbow or other macaroni (about 2 cups)
2 cups Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (2 cups)

Steps:

Cook, drain and rinse macaroni as directed on package.
In large bowl, mix yogurt, cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and onion. Stir in macaroni. Add remaining ingredients; toss. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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If you like simple pasta salads you should try this. I love this in the summer but you could have this any time. I didn't see any other recipes like this that used both dressings so I thought I'd share mine. They really do go well together. This is pretty versatile and you can add any veggies that you'd like.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta (or pasta of your choice)
1 cup Italian salad dressing (I like good seasons)
1 cup caesar salad dressing
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain well.
In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
Add pasta and toss to coat.
Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
*** If pasta "absorbs" the dressing, you may need to add a little more dressing after chill time before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.6, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 849.8, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 11.6

CREAMY ITALIAN PESTO PASTA SALAD

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Wow the whole family with a Creamy Italian Pesto Pasta Salad. Adding Parmesan cheese emphasizes that rich, Italian flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups mini penne pasta, uncooked
3/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Olive with Red Bell Pepper Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1/4 cup milk
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby arugula, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips, drained
1 pkg. (4 oz.) POLLY-O Shaved Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese spread, pesto sauce and milk; toss until smooth and evenly coated. Add arugula, tomatoes and peppers; mix lightly.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Stir in Parmesan and nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g

CREAMY PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN SEASONING

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Get a taste of Italy when you make this Creamy Pasta Salad with Italian Seasoning. Add MIRACLE WHIP Dressing to this delicious, colorful pasta salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
4 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked
4 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup chopped red pepper s
1 cup carrot slices
1/2 cup red onion slices
4 oz. provolone cheese, cubed

Steps:

Mix dressings and seasoning in large bowl until blended.
Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 10 g