Maxine's Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Maxine's Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente; 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced in half; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms, fresh; 1 bunch asparagus, cleaned,blanched and chopped; 1 red pepper, cleaned,seeds removed,and chopped; 1 orange bell pepper, cleaned,seeds removed,and chopped; 1 cup romano cheese, to taste; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 (3/4 ounce) packet Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced in half
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms, fresh
1 bunch asparagus, cleaned,blanched and chopped
1 red pepper, cleaned,seeds removed,and chopped
1 orange bell pepper, cleaned,seeds removed,and chopped
1 cup romano cheese, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (3/4 ounce) packet Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Prepare packet of salad dressing with oil and vinegar, as stated on envelope.
2
Place cooked pasta in a large bowl.
3
Add sliced mushrooms, olives, peppers, asparagus, cheese and Italian dressing.
4
Mix well.
5
Add salt and pepper to taste.
6
Mix well and adjust s&p or cheese to taste.
7
Serve at room temperature.
8
Maxine likes to arrange some of the colored vegetables on top for a prettier presentation.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente, 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced in half, 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms, fresh, 1 bunch asparagus, cleaned,blanched and chopped, and more.

Yes, Maxine's 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.

Maxine's Pasta Salad

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