Confetti Penne Pasta

I got this one from Ashlee too, and I think she got it off of the box of pasta...but who cares where you get it, right?

Confetti Penne Pasta
12 oz. Penne
1/3 c. olive oil
1 tbsp. chopped garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 c. red bell pepper, diced
3/4 c. celery, diced
1 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp. lemon pepper
2 c. cooked broccoli
1 lb. cooked chicken, diced
1 c. chicken broth

Cook penne according to directions. In large skillet, heat oil to medium. Add garlic, red pepper, celery, mushrooms & Lemon pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 min. Add cooked pasta, broccoli, chicken & chicken broth. Toss to heat through & serve immediately.

When we made it, we omitted the mushrooms (didn't have any!) and added more lemon pepper.

Ranch Pasta Salad

This one if from Mom, she's always got the best ones!

Ranch Pasta Salad
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 c. peas
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
1/8 c. chopped onion
1 c. cooked and crumbled bacon
3 c. dried pasta (tri-color twirly kind)
1 c. ranch dressing

Combine!