Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

You can add chopped pepperoni, leftover cooked chicken or turkey to this already hearty pasta dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 739 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package rotini/corkscrew pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.

Step 2

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, eggs, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, bell pepper, green onions and parsley.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing by mixing together the mayonnaise, vinegar, Italian seasoning and pepper.

Step 5

Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss well to coat. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.