PATRIOTIC PASTA RECIPE

Patriotic Pasta Recipe image

Provided by flour_arrangements

Number Of Ingredients 22

DRESSING:
1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried
basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese,
cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheese and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda brown sugar blend.