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Meal Plan - Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Pasta Rotini, elbow, penne, or similar
  • 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 Count Red onion Diced
  • 1 Can Olives Any variety
  • 8 Ounces Cheese Block or shredded, any flavor
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

Dressing

  • 3/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning
  • 1 TSP Salt
  • 1/2 TSP Pepper
  • 1/4 TSP Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise OPTIONAL - Mix with dressing for creamy version

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to Al Dente package directions - you want them Al Dente for this
  • Add all the dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix well - Note, you can just use store bought Italian dressing here. Also, feel free to mix in 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise for a creamy pasta salad
  • Add the cut veggies and cheese to the bowl with the dressing and combine
  • Once the pasta isn't steaming anymore, toss together with the other ingredients. Cover and store in the fridge. Be sure to give it a good toss before serving