Polka Dot Pasta Pizza Food

POLKA DOT PASTA PIZZA RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl with wire whisk. Add Parmesan cheese and pepper; mix well. Stir in macaroni. Spoon into prepared baking dish; cover with pasta sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; top with pepperoni. Bake 20 minutes or until mozzarella cheese is melted and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into 8 pieces to serve.

POLKA DOT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the orzo for 1 minute less than package instructions indicate. Rinse with cool water, drain well, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Add the cooked orzo and stir to coat.
• Add the tomatoes, squash, cucumber, green onions, basil, and parsley to the orzo mixture and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and add salt and freshly ground pepper as needed.
• Top with the toasted almonds and serve chilled or at room temperature.
• To save time, the orzo mixture can be made 1 day in advance and combined with the vegetables just before serving.