Best Vitos Penne Pasta Salad Recipes

PENNE PASTA SALAD

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I came up with this recipe one day while experimenting in my kitchen. This salad makes a great side dish with just about any kind of meat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives. Stir in pasta. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

BEST EVER PASTA SALAD

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Yummy penne pasta recipe with cucumbers, tomatoes and seasonings. So easy it's worth a try.

Provided by ILOVETOCOOK

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 large cucumbers, peeled and cubed
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 tablespoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons lemon pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and lemon pepper. Serve as is or chill for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 545 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

PENNE PASTA SALAD

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A colorful pasta salad with bell peppers and a touch of dill.

Provided by Deanna

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 ounces penne pasta
1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
½ cup Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 red onion, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, julienned

Steps:

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the salad dressing, mustard, cheese and dill.
Add pasta, red onion and bell peppers. Toss well; season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 611.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

VITO'S PENNE PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Vito's Penne Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Penne

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 ounces uncooked low carb penne pasta (Dreamfield's recommended)
1 cup fresh asparagus tips
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 cup shredded provolone cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
Sauté asparagus tips in garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper until tender.
Add to the pasta along with the basil, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese. Toss to mix.
Adjust seasonings as necessary.
Refrigerate 1 hour or longer before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.8, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 144.9, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 11.1