Creamy Parmesan Steak Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil noodles. Combine mayonnaise, seasonings and egg. Mix until creamy. Add the diced vegetables, pasta, pepperoni and grated parmesan. Mix well. Add salt to taste. Top with chopped fresh parsley.
• Can store covered in refrigerator for 2-3 days.

CREAMY PARMESAN STEAK PENNE WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Before You Cook Bring 8 cups water and 2 tsp. salt to a boil in a medium pot If using any fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry Ingredient(s) used more than once: green onions Cooking Guidelines To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures: Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) | Seafood 145° F | Chicken 165° F | Ground Beef 160° F | Ground Turkey 165° F | Ground Pork 160° F 1 Cook the Pasta Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot to keep warm. Set aside.While pasta cooks, prepare ingredients. 2 Prepare the Ingredients Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips.Stem, seed, remove ribs, and slice red bell pepper into thin strips.Trim and thinly slice green onions.Mince garlic.Separate steak strips into a single layer, and pat dry. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.If using flank steak, follow same instructions. If using Italian sausage remove from casing. 3 Caramelize the Onion Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add onion and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until onion is lightly caramelized, 15-20 minutes.Transfer onion to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While onion caramelizes, cook steak strips and peppers. 4 Cook the Steak Strips and Peppers Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add steak strips, red bell pepper, and garlic to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains on steak strips and peppers are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes.If using flank steak, follow same instructions. If using Italian sausage or ground beef, stir occasionally, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.Stir in reserved pasta water, caramelized onion (to taste), green onions (reserve a pinch for garnish), and 1/4 tsp. salt.Remove from burner. 5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish Add cream to pan used to cook onion and place over high heat. Bring to a boil.Once boiling, remove from burner and stir in Parmesan, pasta, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir pasta-cream mixture into steak strip-peppers mixture.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with reserved green onions and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD WITH WHITE BEANS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods for last minute of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Meanwhile, mix bell peppers, carrots, basil and cheese in very large (4-quart) bowl. Mix dressing and milk in small bowl with wire whisk. Add dressing mixture, pasta and pea pods to bell pepper mixture; toss to coat.