Pasta Salad - Gennie Genther

INGREDIENTS 

1 12-oz box tri-color spiral (corkscrew) pasta

1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots (will be blanched)

3/4 cup baby corn, chilled (cut larger pieces in half)

3/4 cup sliced olives, chilled

1 lb. diced extra sharp cheddar cheese (small dice)

5 oz. mini pepperonis

24 oz. Zesty Italian Dressing

DIRECTIONS

Cook noodles 10 minutes - ADD CARROTS to the pot for the LAST 3 MINUTES

Drain and cool completely

Add corn, olives, cheese, and pepperoni.

*Add Italian dressing JUST BEFORE SERVING  (dressing to taste; may not need all the dressing.)

*Salad may be assembled ahead of time, but only add enough dressing to keep it from getting sticky... do not add full dressing until just before serving.

SERVES 10 - 15

SWEDISH MEATBALL GRAVY

 Makes just enough to cover the meatballs, if you want extra to serve over noodles, double/triple gravy recipe.

2 TBS butter

2 TBS flour

1 1/2 cups beef broth

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup heavy cream

Salt & Pepper to taste

Parsley optional - garnish