Italian Garden Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Garden Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PASTA; 1 lb penne; 3/4 cup cubed colby cheese; 3/4 cup cubed jalapeno pepper cheese; 3/4 cup cubed provolone cheese; 3/4 cup julienned genoa salami; 4 plum tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup pitted black olives; 1/2 cup sliced red onion; 1/2 cup broccoli floret; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichokes, 1 undrained; 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil, and herbs; DRESSING; 1 1/2 cups Italian dressing; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

PASTA
1 lb penne
3/4 cup cubed colby cheese
3/4 cup cubed jalapeno pepper cheese
3/4 cup cubed provolone cheese
3/4 cup julienned genoa salami
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup broccoli floret
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichokes, 1 undrained
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil, and herbs
DRESSING
1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1
Cook penne according to package directions.
2
In medium bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil and oregano.
3
In large bowl, combine penne, Colby cheese, hot pepper cheese, Provolone cheese, salami, plum tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, onion, broccoli, celery, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.
4
Pour dressing over penne mixture; toss well.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Refrigerate overnight.
7
Before serving, toss pasta.
8
Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PASTA, 1 lb penne, 3/4 cup cubed colby cheese, 3/4 cup cubed jalapeno pepper cheese, and more.

Yes, Italian Garden Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Italian Garden Pasta Salad

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