Pasta Pasta

I love making pasta salad. It goes great with sandwiches and is super easy to whip up for a party or BBQ. I promise you will love this one and you can even add in your own touches.

Shopping List:
1 box Pasta ( I usually use the little twisty kind, but used penne in this)
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 package imitation crab meat, chopped
Shredded Cheese
Bacon Bits
1 cup mayonnaise (go a little lighter here for a less tangy salad)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Italian dressing

Directions:
-Cook pasta to al dente according to directions on box. Drain, and rinse with cold water.  Store in fridge until ready. Add all toppings to the pasta and combine.
-In a small bowl. combine the mayo, sour cream, and Italian dressing.
-Pour dressing over salad and mix well.  (Start with about half of dressing and add more as needed. )
-Store in fridge until ready to serve.

The pasta and toppings

The dressing mix

Finished Pasta



We eat most of the same things in our house so it is all good to mix everything together ahead of time.  If you have some picky eaters, just mix the sauce with the pasta only and set up a 'create your own salad' bar so everyone can add exactly what they want.  In the past, we have also used olives, peppers, shrimp, etc.. so let your imagination run wild.

Happy Eating