MEDITERRANEAN Pasta Salad Mix

A red-wine vinaigrette gives just the right tang to this salad. Sliced black olives, peppers and Greek seasonings complement the spinach and plain Casarecce pasta.

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1 currently in stock.

Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe:
1/4 C. White Wine Vinegar
1/4 C. Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 C. Olive Oil

Fresh Additions:
4 oz. Feta Cheese, crumbled

Optional:
2 Chicken Breast Halves, cut up, cooked or grilled.

Directions:
Boil water in a 6 qt. pot, add 1 T. salt and pasta.
Simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place contents of seasoning packet into small bowl.
Add 5 T. of boiling pasta water and soak seasonings for 5 minutes or more.
Drain pasta and quickly run under cold water.
Combine with seasonings and optional fresh ingredients.
Shake up vinaigrette dressing in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
Pour over salad ingredients, toss and serve.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
Best to use within 24 hours.

Serves: 8-10
Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes


Mediterranean Sausage and Pasta Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
1 28 oz. Can Diced Italian Tomatoes
2 Large Red Peppers
1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage

Directions:
Crumble and brown sausage in heavy saucepan.
Cut red peppers into 1 inch pieces and add to sausage.
Sauté for five minutes.
Add tomatoes and add contents of seasoning packet and simmer 20 minutes or more.
Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes, drain and serve topped with sauce, or place pasta into casserole and top with sauce. Set aside or refrigerate.
Reheat in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes and serve.