Chicken Pasta Salad

2 boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup steak sauce
1 (12 ounce) package fussili or bowtie pasta
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 medium Vidalia onion, diced
2 avocados, peeled and diced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
Marinate chicken breasts in steak sauce for 15 to 60 minutes.

Grill until done and chop into bite−size pieces. In a large pot of boiling water, add the bouillon cubes and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, onion, avocados and tomatoes. Add salad dressing, mix and refrigerate until chilled.

Stir in additional salad dressing when ready to serve, if desired.

Italian Wedding Soup

1 pound extra−lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
2 cups spinach − packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 cup seashell pasta
3/4 cup diced carrots

In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4−inch balls and set aside.

In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, at a
slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Penne Spring Pea Salad

Makes 6 servings
Serving Size 1 cup
• 1/2 pound penna rigate or medium pasta shells, cooked and cooled
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen green peas, cooked
• 1 large yellow or red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions and tops
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• 2 teaspoons drained green peppercorns, crushed (optional)
• 1 3/4 teaspoons Equal measure or 6 packets EQUAL Sweetener or 1/4 cup EQUAL
• 1 dash pepper

1. Combine pasta, peas, bell pepper, and green onions in salad bowl. Blend milk and mayonnaise in medium bowl until smooth. Stir in vinegar, parsley, peppercorns, and Equal.
2. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat; season to taste with pepper.