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No-Mayo Pasta Salad

No-Mayo Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water until cool, drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Stir ranch dressing and Italian dressing together in a separate bowl; stir into pasta mixture to coat.

By mhassler

Simple Pasta Salad

Simple Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. 3 Toss cooked pasta with Italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green onions in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Mix Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a small bowl, and gently mix into the salad.
  5. 5 Refrigerate pasta salad until chilled for best results, at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

By Katzen

Zesty Cold Chicken Pasta Salad

Zesty Cold Chicken Pasta Salad

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise, lemon pepper seasoning, and dried mustard together in a large bowl. Mix in cherry tomatoes, peas, and chicken. Fold in rotini. Sprinkle paprika over salad before serving.

By Krysie

Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad

Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini. Toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

By thedailygourmet

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pasta and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, mix mayonnaise, pickles, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, celery salt, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Drain pasta, then rinse under cold water until cold. Transfer to a large salad bowl; stir in dressing and toss to coat. Add additional pickle chunks to taste.

By notimetocook

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  3. 3 Combine pasta, salami, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella balls, and olives in a large bowl. Add salad dressing and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Season pasta salad with dry salad dressing mix and stir to combine.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

By Trish

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Southwestern Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in pasta; set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

By Lisa Provost

Mexican Pasta Salad

Mexican Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 While pasta is cooking, combine salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add black beans, corn, olives, green onions, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper; stir until well combined.
  4. 4 Drain pasta. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  5. 5 Add cooled pasta to salsa and vegetable mixture; stir until evenly coated. For best results, cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

By JOSLYN H

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
  3. 3 Transfer drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar, and shake until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over the pasta salad; toss until well coated. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.

By BONNIES

Sarah's Pasta Salad

Sarah's Pasta Salad

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold running water to cool.
  2. 2 In a bowl, gently toss together pasta, avocado, tomato, dressing, and bacon. Chill until ready to serve.

By Sarah Ripley

Spinach and Tomato Rotini

Spinach and Tomato Rotini

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Remove creamed spinach pouch from the box and place pouch in boiling water. Boil until heated through, 35 to 40 minutes, rotating serving times during heating.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. 3 Combine garlic, olive oil, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Stir in the heated creamed spinach. Serve over rotini.

By Phoenix2099

Pizza Pasta

Pizza Pasta

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with onion until beef is brown. Drain. Combine beef mixture with spaghetti sauce, pepperoni and cooked pasta and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.

By ATHIELEN

Basil Chicken and Pasta

Basil Chicken and Pasta

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt the butter or margarine. Add the chopped chicken and garlic, saute until lightly brown and juices run clear. Stir in the ground black pepper, dried basil, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss drained pasta with basil sauce and serve immediately.

By Stacey Adkins

Easy Pasta Chicken

Easy Pasta Chicken

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, brown the chicken in oil over medium low heat until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add the soup, water and vegetables. Heat to a boil.
  2. 2 Add uncooked pasta to soup mixture in skillet (the pasta cooks right in the soup!). Stir all together and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add cooked chicken and cook another 5 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring often.

By Joni Sorsen

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook rotini in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Stir together cooked rotini, chicken, and mozzarella cheese in a large casserole dish.
  4. 4 Pour marinara sauce over pasta mixture; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 35 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy.

By morgens_aunt

Quick Weekday Pasta

Quick Weekday Pasta

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a bowl, mix soup, broccoli, chicken, and milk. Season with garlic powder and pepper. Transfer to a baking dish and top with Cheddar cheese.
  4. 4 Cover and bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover and continue baking 10 minutes, until bubbly.

By jenbee

Rainbow Pasta Salad

Rainbow Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; rinse in cold water until completely cool.
  2. 2 Toss pasta, Italian dressing, cheese, broccoli, olives, and pepperoni in a bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl; refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.

By CESTIE

White Bean Rotini

White Bean Rotini

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add kale to the skillet; season with garlic powder, garlic salt, and chipotle pepper powder. Cook and stir kale until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour vegetable broth over kale; add cannellini beans and stir. Cook mixture, stirring often, until beans are softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir cooked rotini with kale and beans mixture; cook and stir until pasta is reheated, 1 to 2 minutes. Top with shredded Mexican cheese.

By Tracy McKibben

Avocado Cucumber Pasta Salad

Avocado Cucumber Pasta Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
13 min
Total
98 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix rotini pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Toss avocado with lemon juice in a bowl. Mix into the pasta salad before serving.

By Stephanie

Easy Cold Pasta Salad

Easy Cold Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink; cool under cold running water.
  2. 2 Combine pasta, cucumbers, olives, onion, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add Italian dressing; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Minnie K

Rotini and Chicken Casserole

Rotini and Chicken Casserole

3.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken, onion and mushrooms until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, peas, milk, condensed soup and 1 cup of the cheese. Stir in the chicken mixture. Pour into a 3 quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

By Michelle W

Vegan Pasta Salad

Vegan Pasta Salad

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add broccoli, mayonnaise, olives, pickles, tomatoes, pickle juice, fresh dill, dried dill, and mustard to the bowl with the pasta and mix to combine. Chill at least 3 hours and stir before serving.

By Charley

Purple Cauliflower Pasta

Purple Cauliflower Pasta

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  2. 2 Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Place walnuts in the hot skillet; continually cook and stir walnuts until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and chop walnuts.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove garlic from pan and set aside.
  4. 4 Cook and stir cauliflower and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in the same pan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour balsamic vinegar over cauliflower. Cook and stir cauliflower until balsamic vinegar has reduced, about 1 minute.
  6. 6 Stir walnuts, cooked garlic, red pepper flakes, and rosemary into cauliflower mixture until well combined.
  7. 7 Stir cooked rotini and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water into cauliflower mixture until well blended. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and Parmesan cheese over rotini and cauliflower mixture.

By schnitzell

Peppercorn Ranch Pasta

Peppercorn Ranch Pasta

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, and green pepper into rotini until well combined; stir in peppercorn ranch dressing until evenly coated. Cover the bowl; refrigerate before serving, about 3 hours.

By kuusisto

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Allow pot to get hot, then add turkey, shallot, garlic granules, and Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking up turkey until crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes. Cancel Saute mode. Level out turkey mixture. Spread the carrots and zucchini over the top.
  3. 3 Mix marinara sauce and milk together. Pour over the vegetables. Place cream cheese on top. Do not stir. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Drain pasta. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add drained pasta and stir to combine.

By thedailygourmet

Meatball Casserole

Meatball Casserole

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir rotini, marinara sauce, water, pizza sauce, and milk together in a bowl. Pour into a deep baking dish; pasta should be completely submerged in sauce. Cover dish tightly with foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; uncover and arrange meatballs on top, pushing them partially into pasta and sauce; cover tightly with foil.
  4. 4 Bake until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  5. 5 Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; return to oven for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool 5 minutes before serving.

By LaDonna Langwell

Smoky Pasta Primavera Salad

Smoky Pasta Primavera Salad

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add rotini, salt, and olive oil. Cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, Gouda cheese, and parsley to rotini.
  3. 3 Pour balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Add soybean oil in a small stream, whisking constantly until mixture emulsifies. Mix in dill and garlic salt. Slowly drizzle just enough of the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture until the pasta glistens. You may not need all of the vinaigrette, so store any leftovers for another use.

By Allrecipes Member

Italian Pasta Salad I

Italian Pasta Salad I

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the pasta, Italian salad dressing, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Mix well and serve chilled or at room temperature.

By Redwun