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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad

Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, cucumber, green pepper and onion.
  2. 2 To make the dressing combine in a saucepan over medium heat: vinegar, margarine, sugar, flour, salt and brown mustard; bring to boil. Continue to cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Cool completely.
  3. 3 Pour cooled dressing over bowl of vegetables. Toss to distribute dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator.

By Shirley Horton

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

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

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

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

Cheesy Pasta Alfredo with Salmon

Cheesy Pasta Alfredo with Salmon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Heat Alfredo sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Place salmon in a baking dish. Mix the lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl, and pour over the salmon. Season with basil and parsley.
  3. 3 Bake salmon 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until easily flaked with a fork. Remove from heat, and break into bite sized pieces.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Gently toss the salmon, pasta, and Alfredo sauce together in the large bowl. Serve with the Parmesan cheese.

By DELILAH_DILLON

Pepperoni Casserole

Pepperoni Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. 3 Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned.
  4. 4 Combine cooked pasta, sausage, and pasta sauce in the prepared casserole dish. Mix cottage cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl; spoon over sausage and pasta mixture. Top with pepperoni slices.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.

By CKROPER

Cashew Chicken Salad with Grapes

Cashew Chicken Salad with Grapes

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
100 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 run under cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add chicken, pineapple tidbits, celery, green and red grapes, green onions, and cranberries; mix to combine.
  3. 3 Stir ranch dressing and mayonnaise together in a second bowl until well mixed. Add to pasta mixture and stir to coat.
  4. 4 Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By snichols94

Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing

Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and taco seasoning; saute until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, 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, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine cooled beef and rotini with French dressing, black beans, and Cheddar cheese. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
  4. 4 Fold in lettuce, tomato, and green onions. Sprinkle crushed chips on top or serve on the side.

By Veronica Standeven

Lazy Pierogi

Lazy Pierogi

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the sauerkraut and onion in a large skillet over medium-low heat with enough water to cover. Simmer 1 hour, or until most of the water has cooked off.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 In a medium skillet over medium heat, saute the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of the butter for about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir the remaining butter, cooked pasta, and cream of mushroom soup into the sauerkraut mixture. Cook and stir 15 minutes, or until heated through.

By Bea Gassman

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