Patriotic Pasta Recipe

Name: Patriotic Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 honey mustard; 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salad:; 2 1/2 cups penne pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil; 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips; 3 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salad:
2 1/2 cups penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, milk, honey mustard, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and basil until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour garlic mixture over penne. Mix cauliflower, tomatoes, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, green onion, and Parmesan cheese into penne mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, about 1 hour.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, and more.

Yes, Patriotic Pasta 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.

Patriotic Pasta

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