16 colourful pasta Recipes

pasta (such as spiral shaped ones, rigatoni or other short varieties), peas (either frozen and prepared or canned), carrots, chopped, apple, diced, tomatoes, diced, gherkins, diced, yoghurt (creamy works really well, but low-fat is ok, too), dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil, dried oregano, fresh dill weed, lemon juice, prepared mustard, freshly ground salt and black pepper

tri-colour pasta , cooked until tender yet firm, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic clove, minced, fresh ground pepper, tuna, drained and flaked, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, black olives (optional), tomatoes (halved or quartered ) (optional), feta cheese (optional), parsley (optional)

sun-dried tomatoes, bell pepper (colour of your choice), zucchini, pasta shells, frozen broccoli florets, garlic cloves, olive oil, tomato paste, water, tomatoes, halved, fresh rosemary, chopped (or dried if need be), salt and pepper

ground beef, onion, chopped, zucchini, cubed, bell pepper , colour of you choice or mix of colours,chopped, button mushrooms, sliced, pasta, shapes cooked and drained ,i usually use penne or 1 1/2-2 cups rigatoni pasta, chopped stewed tomatoes, ketchup, milk or 2 tbsp cream, dried oregano, vegetable bouillon granules, cheese, grated ,i usually use cheddar or 1/2-1 cup gouda cheese, salt , to taste, pepper, freshly ground ,to taste

whole wheat rotini, choice chipotle ranch dip, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped bell pepper (red , orange, or yellow are better than green for colour and flavour, but green can be substituted. o), grated cheese (i used lowfat allegro mozzarella, but you can use any cheese you like, a jalapeno havarti or montere), chopped meat (if desired. ham , tuna, salmon, turkey, and chicken will work well, or other meat like sausage for a )

salt, butter, shell pasta , tri-colour, fresh onion, chopped, salmon in mayonnaise (ayam brand), celery, sliced, caesar salad dressing, mayonnaise

cantaloupe, salt, divided, pepper, fresh ground, divided, baby shrimp, cooked, thawed if frozen (400/lb), fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped, bell pepper , any colour, chopped, capers , in vinegar, drained, orzo pasta, cooked, extra virgin olive oil, lemon , zest of, lemon , juice of, fresh oregano, leaves only (1/2 tsp dried oregano if fresh not available), pistachios, shelled, lightly toasted and rough chopped

ground beef, ground pork, onions, chopped, bell peppers, chopped (any colours), button mushrooms or 10 -15 chestnut mushrooms, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, chopped stewed tomatoes with herbs (you might want to use 3 cans), tomato paste, tomato ketchup (heinz), water (i prefer milk, you can also use a bit of both) or 1 cup milk (i prefer milk, you can also use a bit of both), dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, vegetable bouillon granules (optional), salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

pasta , with nooks & crannies for holding the sauce, butter, salt, ground black pepper, onion, chopped finely, flour, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed, chives, chopped , mostly for colour, red pepper flakes (optional)

colourful pasta, cooked (omit any salt and oil), olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, minced, salt, sugar, pepper to taste, chopped fresh basil, crushed pepper flakes, cubed fresh mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, green onions to garnish

salad, uncooked tri-coloured pasta (rotini), green bell pepper , cut into 1/4 strips, red bell pepper , cut into 1/4 strips, red onion , cut into thin strips, tomato, cut into wedges, feta cheese, crumbled, dressing, white vinegar, olive oil, dried basil, chopped green onions, grated parmesan cheese, sale, pepper, dried oregano leaves

tri-colour pasta spirals, red onion julienned, carrots grated, black olives, oil, white vinegar, water, salt, pepper, italian herb mix, good seasons italian dressing mix (or fav), other veg or beans when handy

whole wheat rotini, cooked drained and cooled (or tri-coloured pasta), mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrot, peppers, green onion, etc. use your imagination), ranch dressing (to taste), miracle whip (to taste) or 1/2 cup mayonnaise (to taste), sour cream , i use fat free, salad dressing mix , dill flavour, cheddar cheese, cubed, chopped ham (or cooked turkey or chicken)

sunflower oil, onion, cut into chunks, chicken fillets, cut into pieces, arrabiata pasta sauce, kidney beans in chili sauce, bell peppers (mixed colours), warm crusty bread, to serve