Fruity Pasta Delight Recipe 455

FRUITY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• In large bowl, combine cooked rotini and all remaining salad ingredients; mix gently.
• In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.

~FRUITY PASTA DELIGHT~ RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Boil pasta until just tender. Rinse in cool water and set aside. Beat together the Splenda, flour, salt, eggs and pineapple juice in a medium saucepan. Cook and stir over low to medium heat until thick and just beginning to boil. Remove from stove and allow to cool. (I put the pan and all on the top rack in my freezer while I continue) In a large bowl, mix the canned fruits and pasta together, gently. When the saucepan in the freezer is cooled off (not frozen) I pour it over the pasta and fruit and mix together then cover and place in the fridge over night (I can't wait that long tho) Before serving, stir in the whipped topping. Optional,, sprinkle chopped toasted nuts on top (Pine nuts or coconut are good) Thanks to Dandy Borges(my mother in-law)for sharing this recipe with me.

ACINI DI PEPE SALAD

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.
• In medium saucepan, combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (equals about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, eggs, salt and flour. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. When mixture becomes thick, add cooked pasta and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, add pineapple and oranges, whipped topping and marshmallows to taste. Mix together and top with cherries if desired. Keep chilled until served.

PASTA FRITTATA

Steps:

• In an ovenproof skillet, saute onion in oil. Add ham and garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and egg whites. Add cheese, parsley and seasonings. Add the ham mixture and pasta., Coat the same skillet with cooking spray if necessary. Add pasta mixture. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Uncover. Bake at 400° for 13 minutes or until set. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.