Monica'S Penne Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Monica'S Penne Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package whole wheat penne; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 yellow pepper, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 red onion, diced; 6 -8 roma tomatoes, diced; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup locatelli romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (less or more depending or your taste); 2 cups cooked sliced chicken or 2 cups turkey breast (optional)

Servings: persons

1 package whole wheat penne
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
6 -8 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper
1/2 cup locatelli romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (less or more depending or your taste)
2 cups cooked sliced chicken or 2 cups turkey breast (optional)

1
Boil pasta and cook till al dente.
2
Drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil.
3
Let cool slightly.
4
Add vegetables, oil, vinegar, and toss with cooked pasta.
5
Add romano cheese.
6
salt/pepper to taste.
7
Add cooked chicken/turkey breast (optional).
8
Refridgerate for at least 15-30 minutes.
9
You may need to add more oil or vinegar depending on how moist you desire the salad to be.
10
You may also replace the balsamic vinegar with any vinegar you prefer.

846

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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 package whole wheat penne, 1 red pepper, diced, 1 yellow pepper, diced, 1 green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Monica'S Penne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Monica'S Penne Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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