Italian Pasta N' Cheese

* Exported from MasterCook *

Italian Pasta N' Cheese

Recipe By : Land O Lakes Collector Series, Pasta!
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Pasta Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
2 cups rotini pasta -- uncooked
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cuts -- thawed
8 ounces fat-free mozzarella cheese -- shredded
1/2 cup onions -- chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers -- chopped

To prepare dressing, combine oil, vinegar, sugar, basil, oregano, and
black pepper in a tight-fitting jar with lid. Shake well and set
aside. Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse with cold
water and drain. To prepare salad, combine rotini, broccoli cuts,
cheese, onions, and bell peppers in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Gently
stir dressing into salad. Cover and refrigerate two hours.



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