Rlb’S Warm Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Rlb’S Warm Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pound Penne (1 1/2 Boxes); 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Franks Red Hot Sauce (or Hot Sauce Of Your Choice); 1/2 cups Olive Juice (from The Can); 1/2 cups Red Wine Vinegar; 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar (just A Few Splashes); 8 ounces, weight Kraft Fat-free Mozzarella Cheese, Cut Into Cubes; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Chopped; 1/2 cups Red Onion, Chopped; 1 can 15-oz. Whole, Medium Black Olives (reserve The Liquid); 8 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella, Cut Into Bite-size Pieces; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1-1/2 pound Penne (1 1/2 Boxes)
1/2 cups Olive Oil
1/2 cups Franks Red Hot Sauce (or Hot Sauce Of Your Choice)
1/2 cups Olive Juice (from The Can)
1/2 cups Red Wine Vinegar
2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar (just A Few Splashes)
8 ounces, weight Kraft Fat-free Mozzarella Cheese, Cut Into Cubes
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
1/2 cups Red Onion, Chopped
1 can 15-oz. Whole, Medium Black Olives (reserve The Liquid)
8 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella, Cut Into Bite-size Pieces
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. It should only take about 8-10 minutes to fully cook. Drain and set aside. Do not rinse!
2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare your vegetables. You just want to roughly chop them into bite-size pieces so that everything will be the same size in your dish.
3
Assembly:
4
Add the olive oil, hot sauce, olive juice, red wine vinegar, balsamic and half of the Kraft cubed cheese to the pasta, and stir.
5
Add the bell peppers, red onion, whole olives and the rest of the Kraft cubed cheese and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste, if you need it. Top with the fresh mozzarella and give it a quick stir, but be careful not to break up the fresh mozzarella.
6
Serve warm as a main dish, or serve cold as a side dish at your next summer picnic! Enjoy!

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 pound Penne (1 1/2 Boxes), 1/2 cups Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Franks Red Hot Sauce (or Hot Sauce Of Your Choice), 1/2 cups Olive Juice (from The Can), and more.

Yes, Rlb’S Warm 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!

Rlb’S Warm Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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