Julies Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Julies Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box tri-color spiral pasta; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed; 8 ounces medium cheddar, cubed; 1 large green bell pepper, sliced and chopped into 1 inch pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced and chopped into 1 inch pieces; 4 ounces turkey pepperoni (optional); 1 (8 1/3 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 (12 ounce) jar Spanish olives with pimento, drained; 1 (16 ounce) jar fat-free Italian salad dressing; 8 ounces KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box, drain & rinse with cool water.
2
While the pasta is cooking prepare the other ingredients.
3
Combine prepared ingredients with the pasta in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
4
Pour in one half the Italian dressing and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (be liberal).
5
Mix and repeat if needed.
6
Refrigerate overnight.
7
Add the rest of the Italian dressing and more parmesan the next day.
8
If it looks too dry add more Italian dressing.
9
Dont worry, its almost impossible to mess it up.

793

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) box tri-color spiral pasta, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed, 8 ounces medium cheddar, cubed, 1 large green bell pepper, sliced and chopped into 1 inch pieces, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Julies Italian Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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