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Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Name: Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta (Source: 16 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta); 1 each red bell pepper (chopped) (Source: 1 red bell pepper (chopped)); 1 each green bell pepper (chopped) (Source: 1 green bell pepper (chopped)); 1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) (cut in halves) (Source: 1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) (cut in halves)); 8 ounces salami (diced) (Source: 8 ounces salami (diced)); 7 ounces mini fresh mozzarella balls ((bocconcini)) (Source: 7 ounces mini fresh mozzarella balls ((bocconcini))); 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers (Source: 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers); 1/2 cup chopped red onion (Source: 1/2 cup chopped red onion); 1/2 cup Kalamata or black olives (pitted) (Source: 1/2 cup Kalamata or black olives (pitted)); 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (Source: 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese); 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil (Source: 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Source: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley); 1/2 cup olive oil (Source: 1/2 cup olive oil); 1/4 cup mayo (Source: 1/4 cup mayo); 3 tablespoons white vinegar (Source: 3 tablespoons white vinegar); 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar (Source: 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar); 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (Source: 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (Source: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder); 1/2 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: Pepper (to taste))

Easy Italian Pasta Salad is made with uncooked bowtie pasta, Italian seasoning, and red bell pepper.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 20 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseItalian PorkPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Pork
Cuisine: Italian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Check the package directions

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

2. Allow for chilling

Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.

3. Allow for cooling

Include the cooling stage before the next step.

Get to know the ingredients

uncooked bowtie pasta

In the method: Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.

red bell pepper (chopped)

In the method: Taste and season with extra salt & pepper as needed.

green bell pepper (chopped)

In the method: Taste and season with extra salt & pepper as needed.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve immediately or chill for a couple hours prior to serving.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the dressing

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Mix in the jar

Follow the jar-shaking step before using the mixture.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot. Start with this step: Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

What happens at the end?

Serve immediately or chill for a couple hours prior to serving.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Mix and add the dressing at the steps specified.

Additional recipe notes

Some of the prep time is counted within the cook time since you can prep while the water is coming to a boil/pasta is cooking. This recipe makes quite a lot of pasta salad. Serving size depends on what else it’s served with, if it’s served as main course, etc., but it serves at least 6 as a main course, and up to 10+ if you’re serving it with other dishes. Halve all ingredients if you want a smaller quantity. As with most salads, the ingredients are quite flexible – feel free to sub/omit anything you don’t like/don’t have on hand. You can eyeball many of the ingredients vs. measuring precisely, and many package sizes vary from place to place, so don’t worry. If making subs with the dressing, be sure to taste and adjust as you go along. Find this recipe on page 225 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook as well.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: saltandlavender.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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