Sicilian Penne Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 1440 Minutes

Ready In: 1460 Minutes

Servings: 6

From Pappardelle's Pasta Co. using Tomato Basil Penne. Delicious. Cooking time is spent in the fridge.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb tomato basil penne (or any other pasta)

1/2 medium green pepper, julienned

1/2 medium onion, julienned

1/2 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets

3 ounces about 1/2 cup diced pepperoni

1/2 cup sliced black olives

1/4 cup pepperoncini pepper

6 large garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil (evoo)

2 -3 tablespoons tabasco garlic pepper sauce

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. 1. Cook pasta in pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes.) Drain.
2. 2. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.
3. 3. Pour 1/2 of dressing into salad bowl, toss and refrigerate overnight.
4. 4. Serve the next day on a bed of radicchio and garnish with fresh basil, ground pepper and remaining dressing to taste.

By RecipeOfHealth.com