(Because it takes a Villi!)
Pizza Pasta Salad
Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but GF pizza has its challenges - it is particularly hard to take to school or a birthday party. So enjoy the flavor without the hassles of GF bread and create your favorite pizza as a pasta instead! Great to make ahead and take to school for lunch during the week.
Prep Time:
5 min.
INGREDIENTS
1 (16 oz) box gluten-free rotini
1 ½ cups GF Italian dressing
½ cup pizza sauce
2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
3 oz. sliced pepperoni, cut in half (optional)
2 cups grated cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Other optional add-ins: diced green pepper, sliced mushrooms, diced tomato, broccoli florets
Great for:
Lunch
recipe notes
STEPS
Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until cool. Place pasta into a large bowl.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together Italian dressing with pizza sauce and Italian seasoning.
Pour dressing mixture over cooled pasta. Stir well.
Then stir in pepperoni and Borden® Cheese shreds (and any other additional veggies you are using).
Cover with plastic wrap and place into the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours before serving.