Patriotic Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Patriotic Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup sour cream

¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

1 ½ teaspoons milk

½ teaspoon honey mustard

½ teaspoon white vinegar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 ½ cups penne pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic

minced

¾ teaspoon minced fresh basil

2 ½ cups cauliflower florets

2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

4 ounces mozzarella cheese

cut into 1-inch strips

3 green onions

chopped

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Whisk mayonnaise sour cream blue cheese milk honey mustard vinegar salt garlic powder black pepper and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Patriotic Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 284.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.5g 21%

Carbohydrates: 38.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 10.7g 16%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 12.7mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 514.6IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 23.2mg 39%

Folate: 23.8mcg 6%

Calcium: 123.6mg 12%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 33.5mg 12%

Potassium: 256.8mg 7%

Sodium: 249.5mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 96.2

*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.