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Italian Pasta Salad
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 13 Minutes
Servings: 8
A quick & simple salad to make for the summer. Has the colors of the Italian flag, white, green & red. Remember to adjust everything to your particular tastes.
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni (or any you prefer)
3 green onions
1 large carrot
2 garlic cloves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can italian stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to the directions. In a large bowl, slice green onions and dice the garlic & carrots. Strain the stewed tomatoes reserving the liquid in a seperate bowl. Dice the tomatoes and add them with the other vegetables. In the tomato liquid, add salt, pepper, italian seasoning, balasmic vineger & olive oil to make a simple vinagerette.
2. Drain pasta and add it to the bowl with the other ingrediants above. Mix well. Adjust salt & pepper to taste, Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese.
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