MAKEOVER PIZZA PASTA SALAD

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This remake of a recipe cuts the fat in half, reduced the calories and cholesterol by a third and reduce the sodium by a fifth. Yet there's still plenty of flavor in this dish to please your family's palate.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oil, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta; rinse in cold water, In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pasta and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges