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Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

This creamy Italian pasta salad combines zesty Italian and ranch dressings with pasta, pepperoni, cheese, and fresh veggies for a colorful, tangy, and make-ahead dish perfect for potlucks or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad

  • 1 box spiral noodles (rotini pasta)
  • 1 cup pepperoni chopped
  • 1 cup banana peppers roughly chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed or shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Dressing & Seasoning

  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped pepperoni, banana peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Pour in both the Italian and ranch dressings. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix well to blend flavors.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Stir gently before serving to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use tri-color rotini for a colorful presentation. Stir in extras like olives, bell peppers, or artichokes to customize.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword creamy, Make-Ahead, Pasta Salad, Potluck
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