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Kraft Zesty Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Homestyle Kraft Zesty Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Mixing
  • Mixing Spoons
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cutting Board & Knife
  • Serving Tongs
  • Airtight Container
  • Salad Dressing Dispenser

Ingredients
  

  • 12- ounce box of tri-colored pasta cooked, rinsed, and drained well
  • 1 ¼ cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halves
  • 1 cup raw broccoli florets cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup diced red and yellow bell peppers
  • ½ cup real Parmesan cheese grated and more for topping when serving.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain the cooked pasta very well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.Add the diced broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and red/yellow peppers to the hot pasta.
  • Sprinkle the vegetable mixture with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss everything together well.
  • Pour the prepared Kraft Italian dressing evenly over the pasta and vegetables.
  • Using a large spoon or spatula, stir to coat all ingredients with the Kraft Italian dressing.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to develop fully.
  • Before serving the kraft zesty Italian pasta salad, mix thoroughly again. Sprinkle extra grated Parmesan on top if desired.