Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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This remake of a recipe cuts the fat in half, reduced the calories and cholesterol by a third and reduce the sodium by a fifth. Yet there's still plenty of flavor in this dish to please your family's palate. Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta |
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch |
1/3 cup water |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
1/2 cup red wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes |
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese |
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup sliced green onions |
1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces) |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oil, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta; rinse in cold water
2. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pasta and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 7 servings.
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