Spicy Summer Pasta Salad

This spicy pasta salad is bursting with flavor and is liberally dotted with chunks of tomatoes and red and green peppers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 5 large tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups rotelle pasta
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, chili powder and parsley. Add the peppers and tomatoes and stir to coat. Add the pasta and mozzarella and toss until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.