Recipes Patriotic Pasta 4.6 (23) 16 Reviews 2 Photos A popular side dish for our Independence Day menu, this hearty pasta salad is practically a meal in itself. It fit into our theme with the bright red cherry tomatoes, white noodles and cauliflower plus blue cheese. The creamy dressing is pleasantly zesty. -Laurie Neverman, Green Bay, Wisconsin By Allrecipes Member Allrecipes Member Website The Allrecipes Community includes over 15 million home cooks around the world who contribute recipes to our ever-growing library. Beyond submitting their personal recipes for publication, members of this supportive, food-driven community actively inspire one another through the photos, reviews, and videos they share. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on August 3, 2021 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Ingredients DRESSING: ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese 1 ½ teaspoons milk ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon white vinegar ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon honey mustard ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper SALAD: 2 ½ cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta 1 garlic clove, minced ¾ teaspoon minced fresh basil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ cups fresh cauliflowerets 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 3 green onions, chopped ¼ cup chopped sweet red pepper 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 inch strips 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheese and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Tips As a substitute for honey mustard, combine ? tablespoons Dijon mustard and ? tablespoons honey. I Made It Print