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Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
Easy Pasta Salad Recipe is made with multicolored pasta, Italian salad dressing, and 8 oz block cheddar cheese.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 10
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
3. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
Get to know the ingredients
multicolored pasta
In the method: Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Italian salad dressing
In the method: Stir in the Italian dressing, cubed cheddar, and chopped peppers.
8 oz block cheddar cheese, cubed
In the method: Stir in the Italian dressing, cubed cheddar, and chopped peppers.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 10. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 (12 oz) package multicolored pastaIngredient note
Source: 1 cup Italian salad dressingIngredient note
Source: 1 8 oz block cheddar cheese, cubedIngredient note
Source: 2 large bell peppers (chopped, any color I like red, orange, or yellow)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What happens at the end?
Enjoy!
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 10. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: belleofthekitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.