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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This recipe requires extra parent involvement and a watchful eye, because it may require sharp tools or hot pans.

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

Step 1
Whisk the vinegar and oil in a small bowl. Stir in the cooked pasta and peas.
Step 2
Trim and cut the peppers into small stars using a 3/4-inch star-shaped cookie cutter.
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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