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Firecracker Pasta Salad
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 8
from . I changed the amounts of the olive oil and red wine vinegar; it just seemed a little too dry. It's not spicy or anything, so I'm not sure why it's called firecracker
Ingredients:
2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked and chilled
1/3 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (used a red one, for more color contrast)
1/2 cup pitted and halved ripe olives
1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly shredded romano cheese
Directions:
1. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
3. Pour into large bowl; cool.
4. Whisk in vinegar.
5. Add pasta, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, olives, Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese; toss well to coat.
6. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com