Herb and Tomato White Cheddar Pasta with Vegetables

68.8 (25 Ratings)
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6.2 oz.) Pasta RoniĀ® Shells & White Cheddar
  • 3/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup frozen green peas
  • 1/4 cup sliced, pitted black olives (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation Steps

  1. Prepare Shells & White Cheddar Pasta Roni according to package directions.
  2. Stir tomatoes, corn, peas and olives, if desired, into cooked pasta mixture.
  3. Stir in basil. Garnish with red pepper flakes, if desired.

Tips and Variations

  • For chilled salad, stir 3 tablespoons prepared vinaigrette dressing into cooked pasta mixture. Transfer to bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Stir in vegetables, olives, if desired, and basil just before serving.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 260, Calories from Fat 90, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 600mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 7g, Protein 8g