Peppy

Prep: 30 min

Peppy is a delightful chilled pasta salad featuring acini de pepe, sweet pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows, all coated in a creamy Cool Whip mixture. Its sweet and tangy flavors make it a perfect, refreshing dessert or side dish for gatherings and family celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. small pasta balls DeVinci acini de pepe macaroni
  • 9 oz. Cool Whip
  • 1 large can crushed pineapple
  • 2 small cans mandarin oranges
  • 1/2 pkg. mini marshmallows
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta, then drain and rinse it thoroughly.
  2. Drain the pineapple and mandarin oranges, reserving all the juices.
  3. Mix the reserved juice with sugar, beaten eggs, salt, and flour, then heat until thickened.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool, then refrigerate overnight.
  5. Before serving, separate the juice from the pasta and combine the cooled pasta with the crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, Cool Whip, and mini marshmallows.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

392 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 3g 4% DV
Carbs 83.9g 31% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 13.1g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9930.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 333.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 151.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 21mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 163mg 13% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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