Southwestern Pasta
2 cups small pasta shells, uncooked
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cups chunky, medium-heat salsa
1 tablespoon cilantro
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup cooked corn
1 cup sliced black olives
1 red pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cook shells in 4 quarts of boiling water for approximately 10 minutes, or until
tender. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse in cold water. Chill.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, salsa, cilantro, green onions, corn,
black olives, red pepper, onion salt, ground pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix
thoroughly.
Add shells and toss lightly until mixed. Chill before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
Approximate values per serving: 399 calories, 27 g fat, 17 mg cholesterol, 7 g
protein, 36 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 487 mg sodium, 59 percent calories from
fat. |