Memorial Day Recipes

Santa Fe Pasta

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Santa Fe Pasta

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Such a colorful dish with corn kernels, cilantro and red and green peppers!

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz. pkg. bowtie pasta
  • 4-5 quarts water
  • 1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 C. cooked yellow corn kernels
  • 1/3 C. chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 C. chopped green onion
  • 2 Tbs. diced red bell pepper
  • 2 Tbs. diced green bell pepper
  • 1 chicken breast fillet, cooked and diced
  • Dressing:
  • 1 1/4 C. V-8 juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions

Prepare the pasta by bringing 4-5 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan. Add pasta to the pan, and when water begins to boil again, cook for 8-11 minutes. Pasta should be al dente, or mostly tender but with a slight toughness in the middle. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and chill the dressing until you're ready to use it. When pasta is done, pour it into a large bowl. Add the dressing, then toss. Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, and toss until combined. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

Yield: 8 servings

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