Pizza Pasta Salad Lite

Posted 09/01/10 by ChefSnowball
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Venues:	Cheese Pasta & Grains Produce & All Things Green
Categories:	Cheddar Mozzarella Parmigiano - Reggiano Pasta Vegetables
Sub Categories:	Fusilli Garlic Peppers Tomatoes
Keywords:	salad, tomato, garlic, peppers, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni
Servings:	7

Ingredients:

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)

Preparation:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oil, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta; rinse in cold water.

In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pasta and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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