PASTA FRIDAY

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Warm Southwestern Pasta Salad

 

Recipe By : Sandy

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta Salad

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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Dressing

3 Oz. reduced-fat cream cheese

4 Tbsp lemon juice

3 Tbsp skim milk

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tsp freshly grated lemon zest

1/2 Tsp cumin

1/4 Tsp salt

1/4 Tsp garlic powder

2 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

SALAD

2 Cups uncooked pasta (bow tie. penne etc)

1 15 Oz Can black beans -- -- drained and rinsed

1 15.25 Oz Can whole kernel corn -- -- drained

1 4 Oz Can chopped chiles -- -- drained

1/4 Cup chopped fresh tomato

1/4 Cup fresh chopped cilantro, parsley or oregano

1 green onion -- -- chopped

 

 

Combine cream cheese, lemon juice, milk, olive oil, lemon peel, cumin, salt,

 

and garlic powder in a 2 cup measuring cup (microwave safe). Heat on high

for 1 minute or until cream cheese is soft. Stir to blend ingredients. Add

 

the water to thin mixture, then add parmesan cheese and set aside. If too

think add another tbsp water.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Add dressing and toss

gently. Add all other ingredients and toss again. Serve warm or room

temperature.

 

 

 

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