Reviewed: May 21, 2012

I could see why this would be a crowd favorite at potlucks, but it was a bit too sweet for us (I anticipated that due to the extra sugar plus Catalina dressing). I do recommend making it the night before as the directions state, and it is extremely visually appealing. While I wouldn't consider this my go-to Summer pasta salad, it is a nice change from mayo based salads. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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jrbaker

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2011

Followed recipe as described except that I omitted the celery salt and carrots (don't like either). Came out great! Definitely will be making this again.

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David

Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2010

It was very good and something different than the usual summer salads. It tastes like a spaghetti salad...the only thing I did different was add some mozarella cheese.

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vicki

Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2010

YUM! def. a new favorite!!!! The only change I made was I didn't add onion or black olives, and switched the measurment on catalina and italian dressings. It made enough to take to a party and still have leftovers. If you don't want leftovers def. reduce the servings!!!! Oh and I also used shells pasta instead of penne

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EasyBaker13

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 26, 2010

Delicious! I had this at a recent potluck, and I was searching for a similar recipe. This is much better! The dressing is great. I strayed from the recipe a bit and added feta cheese but it would have probably been better without it. A+, this is my new go-to pasta salad.

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k_mesecar

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Living In: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2009

made just like the directions and everyone loved it. i took some leftovers to work and told someone to try it. they ate the whole bowl and the asked for the recipe.

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david

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

I used Kraft Tuscan House Italian and this was so good! The pasta turns pink which can be off putting to some people, but once they realize it's Catalina dressing they love it! I omitted the bell peppers as we do not care for them.

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MrsFisher0729

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2008

This is a sure keeper.

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LARRYANDMICKI

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: May 22, 2008

Kids love it. Easy and a keeper.

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Caroline J

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2007

EXCELLENT!! I have been waiting to find a pasta salad recipe and this one is fantastic! I modified it (just threw a few things in instead of all the veges)and LOVED it! Thanks for the awesome recipe!

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