patriotic pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• dressing:
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salad:
• 2 1/2 cups penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
• 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, milk, honey mustard, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. stir in penne and return to a boil. cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and basil until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. pour garlic mixture over penne. mix cauliflower, tomatoes, red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, green onion, and parmesan cheese into penne mixture; toss to coat. cover and refrigerate to blend flavors, about 1 hour.