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Put a large pot of water on the stove and heat on high until bubbling.
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You can also throw some salt in the pot if you so desire.
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Add any amount of past you would like and also if you are adding corn, I usually break a cob in half and place them in the boiling water with the pasta.
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Again, you can use one or both of the corn cobs in the ingredients list.
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If you want to do the corn cobs separately, you can do that too!
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The corn does not have to be terribly soft, but just cooked a little.
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Watch pasta it usually takes about 8-10 minutes to cook.
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I like to cook mine a little more than al-dente for pasta salad.
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The whole wheat pasta has a different consistency and is usually a little thicker, so I cook mine till soft.
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Drain the pasta and corn cobs if used.
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Put pasta in a bowl and add some dressing.
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I probably used a few tablespoons.
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I did not add a lot b/c I just wanted to get the flavor and I am not crazy about the flavor of fat free Italian.
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Also, I used the kraft zesty Italian b/c it had vinegar listed higher in the ingredients than corn syrup.
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Add a few drops of vinegar and also a teaspoon or two of oil.
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The amounts all depend on the amount of pasta you are making.
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Chop up some tomatoes and add them to the pasta salad.
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Cut the corn off the cob and add to the pasta salad.
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Add some black beans amount depends on your liking.
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Slice up some carrots, broccoli, olives and green peppers and add to the pasta.
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Taste the pasta salad so far and see if any other seasonings (dressing, oil or vinegar) need to be added.
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You can always add a little Italian seasonings if you have any or fresh cilantro.
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Feel free to add a little salt and pepper it never hurts!
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You can enjoy this warm right away or keep in the fridge to get cold.
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It is good the next day too!
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ENJOY, and make often!
