This creamy, dreamy Catalina Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a chili-mac pasta salad, this recipe uses rotini pasta for a fun twist. Skip the eggs (unless you love that eggy aroma!) and focus on the vibrant flavors of Catalina dressing, mayo, and crisp green peppers. Make it ahead for a stress-free potluck dish or enjoy it the same day – the longer it chills, the better it tastes! This recipe offers a customizable approach, allowing you to adjust the dressing quantity to your liking.
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Comment préparer Another Catalina Pasta Salad
Cook 1 pound of rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
While pasta cooks, chop 1 medium green bell pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and chopped green pepper.
Add 16 ounces of Catalina dressing and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
(Optional) Add 6-8 hard-boiled eggs, sliced. Gently fold into the pasta mixture.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best flavor).
Before serving, stir in an additional 8 ounces of Catalina dressing. Adjust to your desired level of creaminess.
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
48g
Fat
19g
Carbs
22g
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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Another Catalina Pasta Salad ?
Another Catalina Pasta Salad prend environ 41 minutes du début à la fin — environ 15 minutes de préparation et 26 minutes de cuisson.
Combien de calories contient Another Catalina Pasta Salad ?
Another Catalina Pasta Salad contient environ 582 calories par portion, avec environ 21 g de protéines, 22 g de glucides et 45 g de lipides.
De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Another Catalina Pasta Salad ?
Les principaux ingrédients de Another Catalina Pasta Salad sont Pasta, Green Pepper, Catalina Dressing, Mayonnaise, Eggs. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.
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