Dora's Star Pasta Salad

Dora's Star Pasta Salad

Small star-shaped pasta and bright red and yellow peppers transform pasta salad into a festive side dish. Delicioso!

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Dora's Star Pasta Salad
Parent Supervision Needed
This recipe requires extra parent involvement and a watchful eye, because it may require sharp tools or hot pans.
30 Minutes or Less
Start to finish, this recipe requires only a half-hour or less to make!

Servings: 1 1/2 cups

Prep Time: 10-15 min.

Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Try a star-shaped grilled cheese sandwich Bake star-shaped tortilla chips

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked star-shaped soup noodles
  • 1/2 each red and yellow pepper
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • Salt & pepper

Supplies

  • 3/4-in. star-shaped cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the vinegar and oil in a small bowl. Stir in the cooked pasta and peas.

  2. Step 2

    Trim and cut the peppers into small stars using a 3/4-inch star-shaped cookie cutter.

  3. Step 3

    Toss the peppers into the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.

Nurtition Facts

  • Calories: 192
  • Total Fat: 7.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0
  • Sodium: 112mg
  • Total Carbs: 26g
  • Fiber: 2.2g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
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