Macaroni Salad and Pasta Salad

Macaroni Salad

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1 lb. box elbow (or other) macaroni/pasta

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup miracle whip

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1/4 cup (or less) vinegar

1/4 tsp. salt

3 TBSP. yellow mustard

onion, chopped

celery, chopped

carrots, chopped

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Cook macaroni as directions on box and drain.  Combine sugar, miracle whip, mustard & salt.  Stir together well.  Add milk & vinegar. Stir in onions, celery & carrots.  Mix well.  Add to macaroni. 

Pasta Salad

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1 lb. box of bowties, rotini or other shaped pasta

1 tsp. dried basil

2 c. broccoli flowerettes

4 oz. sliced pepperoni, quartered

10 cherry tomatoes

1 - 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 c. cauliflower flowerettes

1 can black olives, halved

2 carrots, sliced

1/2 onion, chopped

1 bottle Italian dressing

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Cook pasta according to directions on box.  Prepare vegetables.  Put all ingredients in large bowl; gently stir until mixed together well.  Pour bottle of dressing over top of salad and stir again.  Refrigerate several hours before serving.