Acini di Pepe Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta and Noodle Recipes. (Acini di Pepe Salad Recipe). Acini di pepe is the Italian word for peppercorns. Any tiny round-shaped pasta works well in this chilled fruit salad. Great in the summer, but my family asks for it every holiday. Every time I bring this to a party I get requests for the recipe.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Acini di Pepe Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup acini di pepe pasta

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple

drained with juice reserved

1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges

drained with liquid reserved

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping

thawed

7 ounces miniature marshmallows

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

beaten

½ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries

drained

No-Noodle Zucchini Lasagna

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In medium saucepan combine reserved liquids from pineapple and oranges (equals about 1 1/2 cups) sugar eggs salt and flour. Cook until thick stirring constantly. When mixture becomes thick add cooked pasta and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3

The next day add pineapple and oranges whipped topping and marshmallows to taste. Mix together and top with cherries if desired. Keep chilled until served.

Nutritional Information

Acini di Pepe Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 487

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.6g 13%

Carbohydrates: 98.7g 32%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 61.3g

Fat: 8.9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 46.5mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 574.8IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 24.6mg 41%

Folate: 75.7mcg 19%

Calcium: 35.1mg 4%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 33.6mg 12%

Potassium: 266.5mg 8%

Sodium: 194.9mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 80.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.