Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad

This recipe is a zesty pasta salad which can be altered by adding your favorite vegetables - a great recipe for any occasion!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 865 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup fresh cauliflower florets
• 1 (32 ounce) package seashell pasta
• 2 cucumbers, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Steam broccoli and cauliflower florets until tender. Place broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl, toss with butter and salt.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the macaroni and return the water to a boil. Let cook until the noodles are al dente, drain well.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, mix the Italian dressing with the hot macaroni. Next, mix in the carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

After the pasta and vegetables have been chilling for 30 minutes, stir in the cheese. Return the bowl to the refrigerator for another 30 to 45 minutes before serving.