Best 5 Ultimate Pasta Recipes

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ULTIMATE CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD



Ultimate Chicken-Pasta Salad image

Brunch, box lunch or brown bag? Here's a tasty chicken salad you have to try.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 box (16 oz) gemelli pasta
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup sweetened dried cherries
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cherries and celery. Mix dressing mixture again with wire whisk to recombine; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving to chill salad and blend flavors. Stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

THE ULTIMATE CREAMY CHILLED SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD



The Ultimate Creamy Chilled Seafood Pasta Salad image

Especially well suited for summertime entertaining-- I like to prepare this creamy chilled seafood pasta salad in the morning, refrigerate, and serve to guests in the evening outside on the patio accompanied with a crusty baguette, butter, and a good bottle of white wine! Be sure to serve this salad well-chilled.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

12 -16 ounces shell pasta, cooked (measured dry)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 lbs imitation crabmeat, chunks (or use real crab or shrimp)
1 -2 teaspoon lemon zest, minced small
fresh lemon juice (1 to 2 squeezes)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, with leaves thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli floret, broken up (cooked al dente)
6 small dill pickles, slivered
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon capers, finely minced
2 -3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Spanish olives, chopped
2 -4 dashes garlic powder
2 -3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese cubes
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
salt & pepper, to taste
lettuce leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients in order given; season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Garnish with chopped chives and lemon wedges. Cover and keep refrigerated until serving time.
  • Best chilled for 6 to 8 hours to allow flavors to marry.
  • Serve well chilled, atop a bed of crisp salad greens.
  • A lovely light summertime main-dish, or starter. Serve this salad well-chilled with a crusty baguette, butter, and a good bottle of white wine (such as Chablis).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 1274.2, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 19.9

ULTIMATE PASTA



Ultimate Pasta image

This pasta is quick and easy to make! You can use any different kind of noodles you would like. Serve in bowls with some garlic bread.

Provided by Hillary

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup cubed processed cheese
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In large saucepan over medium heat, combine mushroom soup, processed cheese, butter, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Stir in noodles and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 106.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 888.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ULTIMATE CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD



Ultimate Chicken-Pasta Salad image

Brunch, box lunch or brown bag? Here's a tasty chicken salad you have to try.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 box (16 oz) gemelli pasta
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup sweetened dried cherries
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cherries and celery. Mix dressing mixture again with wire whisk to recombine; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving to chill salad and blend flavors. Stir in almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

THE ULTIMATE PASTA SALAD



The Ultimate Pasta Salad image

The tri-colored pasta along with the variety of vegetables, pepperoni, cheeses and spices is what makes this pasta salad out of this world. Great to take to a BBQ on those warm summer nights. This salad tastes wonderful right after you make it, but is best served the day after.

Provided by Helene Rose-Carson

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
1 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1 (6 ounce) can large pitted black olives, drained and sliced
½ cup olive oil, or to taste
½ cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Italian seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 572.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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