Colorful Pasta Lunch Recipes

LITE TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package direction until aldente. (8 - 9 minutes)
• 2. Add the frozen corn to the cooking pasta during the last 3 minutes.
• 3. Drain and rinse pasta/corn with cold water. Transfer to bowl. Add diced red peppers, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
• 4. Add Ken's Steak House Lite Italian dressing and mix well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled.
• 5. Stir before serving. Adding a little more dressing if desired.

COLORFUL CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil until lightly browned; sprinkle with the lemon-pepper. Add the frozen vegetables, tomatoes, onion, basil and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are tender, Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve with chicken mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

COLORFUL PASTA WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, combine the pasta, ham, corn, 1 cup cheese and 3/4 cup onions. In a bowl, combine the broth, soup, milk and seasonings. Pour over pasta mixture; mix well. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

COLORFUL BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat large skillet over high heat; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Saute pork with garlic until pork is browned. Add broccoli and carrots; saute until tender-crisp.
• Meanwhile, combine milk, margarine, pepper and Italian seasoning in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until blended.
• Stir cooked pasta, tomato and green onions into pork mixture. Toss with cheese sauce before serving.

EASY COLORFUL SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In large mixing bowl add pasta , salt/pepper, vegetables, and chesse. Gently toss ... add salad dressing .. mixed thoroughly. Chill for 2- 3 hours. Just before serving mix again , garnish with croutons. (or hard boiled egg slices if you choose) * Optional .. you can place slices of hard boiled egg on top of salad in the center with a spring of parsely. If you choose to do this, mix salad one last time before garnishing.