Patriotic Pasta
Description
A festive pasta dish using red, white, and blue ingredients—such as cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and blueberries—for holidays or themed events. Fun, colorful, and great chilled.
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
- 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.
- 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.
