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SAL: Three Pepper Pasta Salad (8)

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Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Allrecipes.com
Adapted from Recipe by: LINDA DEMARIA
46 reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
8 servings
Ready in 35 min.

"Although there are a lot of ingredients, this recipe is so easy and really delicious! Great to take to a picnic or party."

Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta
2/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 orange bell pepper, julienned
1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, drained
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

2. In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

1/8 of recipe equals: Calories: 483 (Calories from Fat: 226); Total Fat: 25.2g (Saturated Fat: 5.9g); Cholesterol: 19mg; Sodium: 343mg; Total Carbohydrates: 48g; Sugars: 2.9g; Dietary Fiber: 3.6g; Protein: 16.2g