Patriotic Pasta

This is a very flavorful and unique pasta salad. You can mix and match your veggies according to your taste!

• Ready In: 58 mins
• Serves: 12-14

Ingredients

• 1 - Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup  crumbled blue cheese
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  honey mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2- Salad

• 2 1⁄2 cups  uncooked penne or 1  medium penne pasta
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  minced fresh basil (or 1/4 tsp dried basil)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil or 2  vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1  cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3  green onions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  sweet red pepper
• 4  ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl.
3. In a skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta.
4. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheeses and dressing; toss to coat.
5. Cover and refrigerate until serving.