Peppercorn Ranch Pasta Food

PEPPERCORN RANCH PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl and combine with sliced baby carrots, broccoli, red onion, cauliflower, green pepper and peppercorn ranch dressing; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

PASTA WITH PECORINO AND PEPPER

Steps:

• Place the peppercorns in a mortar and pestle and crush them until you have a mixture of coarse and fine bits. (You can also grind them in a small food mill or coffee grinder.) Set aside.
• Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package until al dente. Ladle 1 cup of the pasta cooking water into a glass measuring cup and reserve it. Drain the pasta quickly in a colander and return the pasta to the pot with a lot of the pasta water still dripping.
• Working quickly, with the heat on very low, toss the pasta with 1/2 cup of the grated Pecorino, the crushed peppercorns, cream, butter, parsley, and 1 teaspoon salt, tossing constantly. If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved cooking water. Off the heat, toss in the remaining 1/2 cup Pecorino. Serve immediately with a big bowl of extra grated Pecorino for sprinkling.

TURKEY AND PASTA RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well., Place pasta, vegetables, turkey and parsley in a large bowl; toss with dressing and salt. Sprinkle with cheese.

RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large container gently combine all ingredients mixing well.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, the longer it mingles the better it tastes!

RANCH PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , In a large bowl, mix Italian cheese blend, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, sour cream and salad dressing. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Fold in spinach. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Tear French bread into pieces; place in a food processor. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. Toss bread crumbs with oil, lemon zest, parsley, garlic salt and remaining Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over pasta mixture., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown and bubbly, 5-10 minutes.

CREAMY PEPPERCORN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta cooks, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Rinse under cold water, drain and set aside. Drain the pasta and place in a serving bowl. Add the broccoli, artichokes, peas, salami and olives and toss gently to combine. In a small bowl, combine the CREAMY PEPPERCORN DRESSING MIX and the water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the sour cream and mayonnaise and mix well. Add vinegar or water to reach the desired consistency. Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies, mix well, serve or chill before serving. Prep. time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 12 minutes Serves: 10-12

PARMESAN-PEPPERCORN RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk well together all ingredients and chill for at least 24 hours before using.