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Patriotic Pasta

By: Laurie Neverman  
"A popular side dish for our Independence Day menu, this hearty pasta salad is practically a meal in itself. It fit into our theme with the bright red cherry tomatoes, white noodles and cauliflower plus blue cheese. The creamy dressing is pleasantly zesty. -Laurie Neverman, Green Bay, Wisconsin"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup 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 garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • SALAD:
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh 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 mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  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.

Footnotes

  • As a substitute for honey mustard, combine ? tablespoons Dijon mustard and ? tablespoons honey.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I'm surprised more people haven't tried this recipe. I made this for Memorial Day and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2009 by jailhousecook 
Made this last night for dinner and it was a hit! I did not have any green onion so added 1/4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2009 by cmrmom 
Yummy! I doubled the garlic and found it to be perfect. The dressing is also great for a dip... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by CHARI 
Another keeper! The dressing is terrific and sauteing the garlic and basil provides an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by kathleen 
this is worth the effort! Took it to a work function and everyone loved it...the only change... MORE

 
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