Penne Pasta Salad (multigrain)
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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 14
Ingredients
Barilla Plus Penne Pasta (14.5 oz box)2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets2 cups carrots chopped into bite-sized pieces2 cups cherry tomatoes1/2 cup Kraft Free Italian Dressing1/2 cup Kraft 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar Cheese(I listed the exact brands I used so you know what I used for the recipe calculations)
Directions
cook pasta as directed. Place chopped broccoli and carrots into strainer. To drain the pasta, pour it into the strainer containing the vegetables to blanch them. Toss vegetables and pasta and place in refridgerator until chilled. Toss other ingredients with pasta mixture and serve cold.
Prep time above includes the time needed to chill before adding other ingredients.

This would be really good with tuna too if you want to add more protein.

Optional: add 1/4 cup black olives

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HEIDI14DAN.
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 162.9
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.9 mg
  • Sodium: 289.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 9.1 g

Member Reviews
  • LGUYNN
     I use almost the same recipe, except my family likes their veggies a little more cooked. Just throw the veggies into the water with the pasta for the last couple of minutes, then strain. Fast prep and better as left overs than the first day! - 6/30/09
  • MIZBUFFETT
     Great Recipe. My daughter and I made this using the opened boxes of pasta we had left in the house (all whole grained), added bell peppers, onions and turkey pepperoni and have enough to eat for a couple of days at work. When its 100+ degrees outside we were looking for something healthy and cool. - 6/30/09
  • SHELPEN
     Great recipe and easily adaptable (I'm vegan, so I didn't add the cheese). And nice tip about blanching the veggies while straining the pasta--saved me a step :) - 7/6/08
  • LMH741
     I'll make a smaller portion next time, and plan to add tuna or chicken. It was great, easy, and fast. Thanks for sharing. - 7/9/08
  • HLOAEO
     This is so great, I have been looking forever for a pasta salad that is healthy and this is so perfect. (And it is easy to make). Thanks so much for sharing. - 6/11/10
  • DYNAMICDEB53
     Delicious side dish. I blanced the veggies in the water before I cooked the pasta. It was a little dry so I would add a little more dressing. The next day I added tuna and made a nice lunch. - 4/18/10
  • 1BODY1LIFE
     Great! I used cauliflower too and added some black olives. Yummy!! - 5/21/09
  • SKAYT77
     Delicious!! Made it for a cook-out & got lots of great comments on it!! Thanks for the recipe!! - 7/5/08
  • CLAUDIA1333
     I made this but didn't have tomatoes so I added celery. Also added pepper and italian seasoning and some garlic powder. Quick and simple! - 7/3/08
  • CD13399394
     i added some broiled aspargus it was delicous!
    - 4/2/14
  • LULU615
     I made this yesterday and my mom loved it. Because of my crohn's we used reg. pasta instead though. I even found a recipe for italian dressing and made that as well. There was enough for lunches today and a little extra for snack. Oh, because my mom loves vegs I threw in corn & peppers too. - 6/6/13
  • CD12916266
     A whole new way of making pasta enjoyable - 8/16/12
  • GRAMPIAN
     Good. - 8/10/12
  • KELLEYDOBNER
     blanched veggies are definitely the way to go. Also, skip the cheese and use balsamic vinegar and olive oil to get rid of the cheese calories and artificial sweetener in that dressing. - 7/23/12
  • WILLSHEMAKEIT
     Easy and quick. Great for vegan without the cheese - 7/8/12
  • CD11372938
     Delious! - 7/8/12
  • TEDDYBEAR662
     Having my son's 8th grade graduation party soon! I was looking for a healthy pasta side dish. Sounds good, so I'm gonna try it! I'll let you know what everyone thinks! Thanks!!! - 6/5/12
  • IFEOMA4
     a ok - 6/15/11
  • FREE2RUN1980
     I really liked this! I added tuna, and spices- plus I added the cheese before putting it into the fridge, so it would melt a little onto the pasta. Really yummy! - 8/2/10
  • BRONZEMALIBU
     This sounds delicious. Will be making it for a cookout this Saturday at my Nieces home. I'm sure it will be a hit! - 5/25/10
  • AMYKATKAT
     looks great! I can't wait to make this. - 11/8/09
  • METICULOUSGIRL
     Awesome, I've been looking for a good and healthy pasta salad recipee forever, never knew it had so little cals.....it's perfect for this weekend and will be making. - 6/30/08
  • HUNY1968
     I make this same recipe, except I put gr bell peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers. If it's a meal in itself, I'll add cubbed ham and cheese. I'm going to try your recipe next. It sounds great. - 6/30/08
  • MSBEAK
     SOUNDS GREAT, WILL TRY THIS ON THE WEEKEND FOR THE 4TH. - 6/30/08
  • BRISILE
     I will try it this week. it sound good - 6/30/08



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