Italian Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 16 oz rotini pasta We love the multi-colored
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese cubed
• 4 oz pepperoni cut in half
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 can black olives 6 oz, drained
• 8 oz Italian Dressing
• 6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. 2 Add pasta and cook until al dente. You want your pasta firm.
3. 3 Drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
4. 4 In a large bowl, combine the pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, green pepper, and black olives.
5. 5 Pour the Italian dressing over the top. Add in the Parmesan cheese and stir to coat.
6. 6 Let sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour for the flavors to come together.

NUTRITION

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g