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Italian Pasta & Tomato Salad Choose vine-ripened tomatoes to pair with penne pasta. Prep: 20 min Chill: 30 min Pasta Ingredients: 8 ounces (2 1/3 cups) uncooked dried penne pasta Salad Ingredients: 4 ounces (1 cup) deli LAND O LAKES® Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed 1/2-inch 2 medium (2 cups) tomatoes, cubed 1-inch 2 medium (2 cups) zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves** Lettuce leaves Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain. Combine pasta and all salad ingredients in large bowl. Stir together all dressing ingredients except lettuce leaves in small bowl. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve salad on lettuce leaves. *Substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves. **Substitute 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves. Makes 6 servings Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 320, Fat 16 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrates 34 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g ____________________________________________________________ This recipe courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe created by Land O'Lakes. |