Cheddar Pasta Toss Recipe

Name: Cheddar Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups tri-color spiral pasta, uncooked; 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas; 1 cup cooked ham, julienned; 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, cubed into small cubes; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives; 3 green onions, green parts only, chopped; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch salt (to taste) (optional); 1 pinch ground black pepper (to taste) (optional); 1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups tri-color spiral pasta, uncooked
0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
1 cup cooked ham, julienned
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, cubed into small cubes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
3 green onions, green parts only, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch salt (to taste) (optional)
1 pinch ground black pepper (to taste) (optional)
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos

1
Cook rotini according to package directions, during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking time add peas to rotini.
2
Drain pasta and peas, rinse pasta and peas in cold water, then drain again.
3
Combine pasta/peas with the next five ingredients. Toss gently to combine.
4
In a small bowl combine all of the mayo with the next 4 ingredients and the salt and pepper if using. Whisk together until smooth and uniform.
5
Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine until the pasta mixture is evenly coated.
6
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups tri-color spiral pasta, uncooked, 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, 1 cup cooked ham, julienned, 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, cubed into small cubes, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Pasta Toss falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar Pasta Toss

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