It's hot in Texas finally. After a mild summer with tons of rain and low temperatures, the humidity and heat has set in. Our garden that produced so well for us this year is now on it's last leg and veggies are not producing as much as I'd like.
This past weekend I picked some of our last banana and bell peppers from our garden and along with the basil we've grown in large quantities, I created this simple pasta dish. As my daughter's friend Ashley said, it had a fresh taste to it using the peppers and especially the basil. The added sour cream, Real Mayonnaise, Rotel Tomatoes and cream cheese made the pasta creamy and delicious too. If you still have fresh tomatoes, by all means replace the Rotel Tomatoes and use them instead with a sprinkling of cilantro. If you like a little heat, then add a chopped jalapeno to it as well.
Click here for the recipe for Confetti Pasta.
If you serve this pasta outside, be sure to keep the bowl on top of another bowl of ice to keep this pasta chilled. I think adding cooked chicken, tuna, salmon or even pepperoni would easily turn this side dish in to a main dish for dinner or a light lunch.
This recipe would be perfect for a church or work potluck or large family gathering or reunion.
If you have similar pasta dishes, please consider sharing them on The Ranch Kitchen Share a Recipe Section of my recipe site. I love new recipes and would love to share yours on the blog with fellow followers.
Enjoy the rest of your July, try to stay cook and let me know how you like this Confetti Salad!
Alise
The Ranch Kitchen
This past weekend I picked some of our last banana and bell peppers from our garden and along with the basil we've grown in large quantities, I created this simple pasta dish. As my daughter's friend Ashley said, it had a fresh taste to it using the peppers and especially the basil. The added sour cream, Real Mayonnaise, Rotel Tomatoes and cream cheese made the pasta creamy and delicious too. If you still have fresh tomatoes, by all means replace the Rotel Tomatoes and use them instead with a sprinkling of cilantro. If you like a little heat, then add a chopped jalapeno to it as well.
Click here for the recipe for Confetti Pasta.
Confetti Pasta is just so bright, fun and colorful!
If you serve this pasta outside, be sure to keep the bowl on top of another bowl of ice to keep this pasta chilled. I think adding cooked chicken, tuna, salmon or even pepperoni would easily turn this side dish in to a main dish for dinner or a light lunch.
This recipe would be perfect for a church or work potluck or large family gathering or reunion.
If you have similar pasta dishes, please consider sharing them on The Ranch Kitchen Share a Recipe Section of my recipe site. I love new recipes and would love to share yours on the blog with fellow followers.
Enjoy the rest of your July, try to stay cook and let me know how you like this Confetti Salad!
Alise
The Ranch Kitchen
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