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COLORFUL PASTA WITH HAM



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"I made up this hearty noodle casserole as I went along, and my family was pleased with the end result," writes Heather Rowan. The Richmond, Missouri cook says she now doubles the rapid recipe and stores the extra casserole in the freezer for a night when time is at a premium.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, divided
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon each celery salt, garlic powder and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, combine the pasta, ham, corn, 1 cup cheese and 3/4 cup onions. In a bowl, combine the broth, soup, milk and seasonings. Pour over pasta mixture; mix well. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Colorful Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
2/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 green bell pepper, julienned
1 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • Add oil, vinegar, basil, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the container of an electric blender.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Drain and rinse cooked pasta; place in a big bowl.
  • Add the peppers, tomato, olives, and onion.
  • Pour in dressing; toss to coat.
  • Add mozzarella cheese and toss to mix well.
  • Add additional salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.1, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 809, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 13.3

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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The colorful side dish shared by Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin features sweet pineapple, crunchy vegetables and refreshing cilantro in a tangy dressing with pasta. It requires just 15 minutes of prep time, so it's perfect for a quick lunch or on-the-go dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 cup fresh snow peas, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, snow peas, carrot, cucumber and reserved pineapple juice. , Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Add to pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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This salad is tasty and it takes very little time to prepare.

Provided by Michele

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package seashell pasta
½ cup finely chopped cauliflower
½ cup finely chopped broccoli
½ cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup cottage cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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 and rinse with cold water.
  • In a medium bowl combine cooled pasta, cauliflower, broccoli, red bell pepper, cottage cheese, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 238.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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Quick, easy, summery pasta salad!! Cooking time is for the pasta. I think feta cheese would also be good.

Provided by Southern Mama

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces tri-colored pasta
1 small red onion
4 ounces black olives
1 cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 lb provolone cheese (cut up bite sized)
zesty Italian dressing (a little over 1/2 of a large bottle)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta; drain.
  • Add onion, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, and cheese.
  • Toss with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 144.6, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 6.7

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Colorful Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhonda003

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
1 (16 ounce) package imitation crabmeat (flaked)
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup light ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on package.
  • Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Combine pasta, crab, celery, green pepper, and onion in a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, salad dressing, and dill together in a small bowl.
  • Pour contents of small bowl over pasta mixture.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 602.9, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 11.7

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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This is so good, perfect for a hot day when you don't feel like sweating in the kitchen. The colors are so great, feel free to sub in your favorite veggies!

Provided by newmama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb tri-color spiral pasta
1 cucumber, cut into triangles
1 yellow squash, cut into triangles
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup olive, sliced
1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
1 cup broccoli, steamed crisp
1 cup cauliflower, steamed crisp
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/4 cup feta cheese
Italian dressing (I use Kraft House light)
ranch dressing (I use Kraft light)

Steps:

  • Boil pasta according to box, run under cold water to chill.
  • Chop all veggies according to list.
  • Mix everything in a large bowl.
  • Add about 2/3 of the Italian, and 1/2 cup of ranch.
  • Add more as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.6, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.9, Sodium 188.8, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 10.8

COLORFUL PASTA LUNCH



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I threw this together the other day and was pleased with how colorful and yummy it was. Serve with a side of bread and a tall glass of V8.

Provided by Milla

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup of cooked corkscrew macaroni
1 large tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup steamed broccoli
1/2 large red onion, sliced in half rings
1/4 cup corn
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cooked pasta, steamed broccoli and corn in large serving bowl.
  • Heat oil in large frying pan.
  • When hot, throw in onion and fry until translucent, but not brown.
  • Dash with vinegar and let it cook off.
  • Toss tomatoes and cooked ham in with onions and dash with pepper and salt.
  • Add a dolop more of olive oil.
  • Let cook for about 3 minutes until tomatoes are soft and ham is warmed through.
  • Add to pasta mixture, throw in basil, oregano and parsley and mix well.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Feel free to add more vinegar.
  • Sprinkle paremesan over dish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 61.4, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.5, Protein 26.4

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