Pasta is one of my weaknesses. I love it. Especially a cold pasta salad. But I often feel maybe it is not the best choice, you know all the carbs. Well there is no reason to feel guilty with Catelli Healthy Harvest.
Catelli® Healthy Harvest® provides 75% of your daily recommended whole grain servings and is a very high source of fibre. So eating this pasta is good for you! There are so many great recipes you can create with pasta. The possibilities are endless. Below is one I am looking forward to making myself.
Catelli® Healthy Harvest®Rotini Guacamole Pasta Salad
Ingredients
| 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) | Catelli® Healthy Harvest® Whole Wheat Rotini |
| 1 | ripe avocado, pitted and peeled |
| 1/2 cup (125 mL) | fat free or light sour cream |
| 2 tbsp (30 mL) | seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | lime juice |
| 1/2 tsp (2 mL)each | chili powder and ground cumin |
| 1/4 tsp (1 mL)each | salt and pepper |
| 1 | clove garlic, minced |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | black beans, drained and rinsed |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | corn kernels, thawed |
| 1 cup ( 250 ml ) each | chopped, seeded tomato and red pepper |
| 1/2 cup (125 ml) | thinly sliced green onion |
| 1/2 cup (125 ml) | shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese |
Instructions
- Cook the rotini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold, running water until cool. Drain well and set aside.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. Blend the avocado with the sour cream, jalapeno, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed
- Toss the rotini with the beans, corn, tomato, red pepper and avocado mixture until coated evenly. Sprinkle with green onions and cheese before serving.
This would be great for a potluck or BBQ or even a lunch with the family. For this and other recipes be sure to check out Catelli Recipes online. Fan them on Facebook for up to date promotions, deals, recipes and more.
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thanks for the recipe,this looks really good
This is a nice refreshing recipe for pasta salad. Thanks for sharing.
(Debbie W)
Love this idea for a pasta salad, thanks so much for the recipe!