Fasta Pasta
Pasta salad gets the Recipe Makeover treatment. We shave off the calories, fat and carbs of traditional pasta salad in our version.
Per serving: 201 calories, 4g fat and 33g carbs.
Saves: 263 calories, 18g fat and 27g carbs.
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Yield: 4 x approx. 1-3/4 cup servings
About this Recipe Makeover
Pasta salads can be loaded with oodles of fat and calories. Our makeover recipe replaces the high fat salad dressing with a smaller amount of low-fat dressing. We've also added color, fiber and nutrients with increased vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients Show Makeover Show Traditional
- 1 1/2 cup uncooked spiral pasta
- 1 1/2 cup sliced and halved zucchini squash
- 4 plum tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp chopped onion
- 1/2 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp crumbled blue cheese
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 Tbsp pickle relish
- 1 1/2 cup regular Miracle Whip salad dressing (or equivalent)
- 3 Tbsp mustard
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions:
Cook pasta according to directions or until tender (about 8 to 10 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
Place zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onion in large bowl. Add pasta and mix gently.
Combine salad dressing, basil, cheese, and black pepper in a blender. Pour over salad. Toss gently.
Variations:
For more color use spiral vegetable pasta.
Tips:
This recipe can be served immediately or made in advance and refrigerated.