Rachel's Pizza Pasta Salad

Pizza toppings like olives, pepperoni, cheese, green peppers, and onions star in this pasta salad that's perfect for a potluck or picnic.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 790 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 onions, diced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup olive oil
• ½ cup vinegar
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
• 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rigatoni pasta
• 12 ounces provolone cheese, cut into strips
• ¼ cup sliced olives, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Combine pasta, onions, tomatoes, provolone cheese, green bell peppers, pepperoni, and olives in a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and oregano together in a bowl to make dressing. Pour over pasta mixture; toss until well mixed.