Pasta Pronto - 3 Different Variations Recipe

Name: Pasta Pronto - 3 Different Variations
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: Mexican Mac and Cheese; 1 lb wagon wheel macaroni or 1 lb shell pasta; 1 lb Ragu pizza sauce, double cheddar sauce; 15 1/4 ounces 50% less salt corn kernels, drained; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; Creamy Herb; 1 lb gemelli pasta or 1 lb rotelle pasta; 5 ounces Baby Spinach; 4 ounces rondele garlic & herb spreadable cheese; 1 cup jarred sliced roasted peppers; Penne Alla Vodka; 1 lb mini penne; 1 large sweet onion; 2 medium zucchini; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaf; 2 teaspoons oil; 24 (26 ounce) jars vodka sauce

Servings: persons

Mexican Mac and Cheese
1 lb wagon wheel macaroni or 1 lb shell pasta
1 lb Ragu pizza sauce, double cheddar sauce
15 1/4 ounces 50% less salt corn kernels, drained
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Creamy Herb
1 lb gemelli pasta or 1 lb rotelle pasta
5 ounces Baby Spinach
4 ounces rondele garlic & herb spreadable cheese
1 cup jarred sliced roasted peppers
Penne Alla Vodka
1 lb mini penne
1 large sweet onion
2 medium zucchini
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf
2 teaspoons oil
24 (26 ounce) jars vodka sauce

1
Mexican Mac and Cheese: Cook and drain pasta. Leave pasta in colander. Add to pasta pot Ragu double cheddar sauce, corn kernels, salsa, and cumin. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta; toss. Remove from heat; add cilantro; toss. Top servings with extra salsa if desired.
2
Creamy Herb: Cook pasta as directs, scooping out about 1/2 cup cooking water and adding the baby spinach before draining. Drain pasta and spinach; keep in colander. Add to pasta pot Rondele garlic and herb spreadable cheese. Cook over low heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until melted. Add cooking water and stir until smooth. Add jarred sliced roasted peppers; heat through. Remove from heat; add pasta and toss.
3
Penne Alla Vodka: Cook penne as directs. Meanwhile, slice a large sweet onion, zucchinis, and fresh basil leaves. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high; saute onion 2 minutes. Add zucchini; saute 3 minutes more or until just tender. Add jarred Vodka sauce to skillet to heat. Drain pasta; toss with sauce mixture and basil.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Mexican Mac and Cheese, 1 lb wagon wheel macaroni or 1 lb shell pasta, 1 lb Ragu pizza sauce, double cheddar sauce, 15 1/4 ounces 50% less salt corn kernels, drained, and more.

Yes, Pasta Pronto - 3 Different Variations 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.

Pasta Pronto - 3 Different Variations

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