Creamy Italian Pasta Recipes

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed, rinse with cold water and drain well.
• In a large bowl, combine rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
• Add pasta and toss to coat.
• Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
• *** If pasta "absorbs" the dressing, you may need to add a little more dressing after chill time before serving.

CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA

Steps:

• Boil pasta as directed on package and drain.
• Meanwhile, brown meat with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
• Mix all very well (except mozarella) in pasta pot (or larger pot) over low heat until cream cheese melts.
• Top evenly with mozarella.
• Cover and let sit on low for about 15 min, or until mozarella melted.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package direction. In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink. add wine or broth; cook for 2 minutes. Add the cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.