Cheddar Pasta Toss Recipes

CHEDDAR PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions, during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking time add peas to rotini.
• Drain pasta and peas, rinse pasta and peas in cold water, then drain again.
• Combine pasta/peas with the next five ingredients. Toss gently to combine.
• In a small bowl combine all of the mayo with the next 4 ingredients and the salt and pepper if using. Whisk together until smooth and uniform.
• Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine until the pasta mixture is evenly coated.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.

CHEDDARS NEW ORLEANS PASTA

Steps:

• Marinate chicken for about 1 hour in the Italian dressing. Discard the marinade after the marinate has completed.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a large pot, heat butter. When the butter melts add the flour. Stir and cook for about 1 minute or until the roux begins to smell nutty.
• Add cream, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and salsa. Stir to combine, and once the sauce thickens simmer until the sauce is needed.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, or until done. Remove chicken from the skillet.
• Add sliced sausage to the skillet and sear. Remove sausage and wipe out the skillet.
• Sprinkle Tony Chachere seasoning on the shrimp.
• Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook shrimp just until pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
• Add oil to the skillet if necessary and sauté onion and green bell pepper until the vegetables are tender.
• To assemble, combine pasta, meats, cooked vegetables with the sauce. Serve immediately.

SIMPLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large pot, heat olive oil and saute chicken, garlic, salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano until chicken is cooked.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for two minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss with pasta.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

CHEESEBURGER PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Reduce heat to medium. Stir cheese spread, milk and garlic salt into beef; continue stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in pasta and tomato. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; cover 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.