Tropical Pasta Food

TROPICAL PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place a pot filled with water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Follow the directions on the box of Ronzoni® Homestyle™ Penne Pasta to achieve the perfect al dente pasta. When the pasta is cooked, strain it and set it aside to cool completely.
• While the pasta is boiling, prep the remainder of your ingredients. Open a can of black beans, then drain and rinse them. Canned beans are often my go-to for quick and easy meals. Slice the mango, pineapple, red onion, and jalapeño into bite-sized pieces.
• This creamy lime dressing is super easy to make with the help of a small food processor or blender. Simply add the mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic clove, fresh cilantro, and lime juice to the blender or food processor and pulse until you reach the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
• Combine the room temperature penne, black beans, mango, pineapple, red onion, and jalapeño, pour the dressing over it, and toss together.

TROPICAL PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Grab a mixing bowl and combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and Hawaiian marinade. Mix them until they are blended well. Next add in your chopped veggies, pineapple, and cooked macaroni and top it with dressing. Once that is done, you're going to stir it until it's well combined and coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

TROPICAL PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Toss vermicelli and remaining ingredients except peanuts. Sprinkle with peanuts.

TROPICAL CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting the salt and adding beans to the boiling water the last 4 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Place in large serving bowl.
• Add chicken, pineapple, celery and nuts; mix lightly. Mix dressings until well blended. Add to salad; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir gently before serving.

TROPICAL ISLAND'S PASTA WITH SHRIMPS AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Make the seasoning blend by combining all the spices and the salt (first 5 ingredients for the sauce) in a small bowl.
• Prepare the other ingredients.
• Bring a big pot of salted water to boil and add pasta when ready.
• In the meantime prepare your shrimps.
• Add margarine or vegetal oil to the pan (medium heat).
• Stir in garlic and ginger and coconut flakes.
• When it begins to change the color add the shrimps.
• Change to maximum heat.
• Sprinkle the entire seasoning blend over the shrimp, and give it all a good stir.
• Saute the shrimp for 5 to 6 minutes or until they begin to brown.
• Be sure to cook both sides of all the shrimp.
• Check the pasta and if necessary drain before the sauce is ready (adding some oil to prevent sticking).
• Cut the lime in half and squeeze the first half into the pan over the shrimp.
• Add cilantro (reserve some leaves for decoration).
• Add 2 tablespoon coconut milk if you prefer it wheat.
• Stir and serve.
• Squeeze the second half lime over the pasta in the plate.
• Decorate with coconut milk and the reserved cilantro leaves.

TROPICAL PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and drain vermicelli per package directions.
• Rinse with cold water and drain.
• Toss vermicelli and remaining ingredients except peanuts.
• Sprinkle with peanuts.