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BBQ Pasta Salad
BBQ Pasta Salad
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Spicy BBQ pasta salad with spinach, pepperoni, and Cheddar cheese. Adjust crushed red pepper for heat level.
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 9 ounces baby spinach leaves
  • 1 (6 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
  • 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup chopped stuffed olives
  • 1 cup Italian dressing (such as Kraft® Tuscan House Italian)
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Instructions:
  • Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add penne and cook for about 11 minutes until al dente. Drain in a sieve, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta, spinach, pepperoni, Cheddar cheese, olives, Italian dressing, crushed red peppers, and garlic powder until well-combined. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss once more.
  • Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving.

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