ITALIAN PASTA SALAD II

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This is truly a must have pasta salad especially if you are Italian. I can't keep this in the house, it goes as fast as I make it. Enjoy!

Provided by YORKIDOLL

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons jarred minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
1 cup diced Asiago cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in enough olive oil to coat, but not so that it pools at the bottom of the bowl. Mix in the red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, parsley, oregano and Asiago cheese. Mix in the Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving. If the pasta soaks up a lot of the oil, you may need to add more. Taste the salad as you are preparing it, you may like more or less ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 272.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Jakariya Khan
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had.


Ntombela Amos
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I've made this pasta salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy meal.


Ilyas Bhatti
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


Hafjee Sagra
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Luminathi Nkopo
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Elodie Sheldon
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The dressing for this pasta salad is so good, I could drink it.


lisa scholes
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved them in this pasta salad. They added a nice salty flavor.


Dembe
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


MD GSM
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I love that this pasta salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Matthew Brown
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This pasta salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Foysal Noyon
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


Nabila Ghaffar
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.


Maria Abrego
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The dressing is especially delicious.


Shahyar Kh
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This pasta salad is going to be a new summer staple at our house. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Muzzammil Ghori
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was actually really good. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.


Abud Albloshi
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This was a great recipe. I used a variety of different vegetables, and it turned out really well. The dressing was also very good.


madhu gc
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Amazing pasta salad.


manoo manoo
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the sweet tomatoes, salty olives, and tangy dressing is perfect. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Sabbir Soayl
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This pasta salad was a huge hit at our summer BBQ! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again and again all summer long.