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A large round bowl of Kraft Italian pasta salad over a white background.

Kraft's Italian Pasta Salad Copycat Recipe

Tiffany
This is a copycat recipe for the discontinued Kraft’s Italian Pasta Salad boxed meal that used to be sold in stores. It's made with tricolor rotini, Zesty Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic, and onion powder and topped with Parmesan cheese.
4.35 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Italian, American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Tri-Color Rotini
  • ½ cup Kraft's Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Basil
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese

Add-ins:

  • Sliced Olives
  • Cubed Colby Jack Cheese
  • Mini Pepperoni
  • Sliced Green Pepper
  • Sliced Onion
  • Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
  • Mini Croutons

Instructions
 

  • Cook rotini according to directions on box for al dente, drain water.
  • Rinse the pasta with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add Italian dressing and stir. Add in seasonings and toss to coat the pasta. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top. Customize with any additional meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg