Pat'S Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Pat'S Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. fresh snow peas; 2 c. broccoli florets; 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 c. fresh mushrooms, quartered; 1 (7 3/4 oz.) can pitted black olives; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. spinach/cheese tortellini; 4 oz. fettuccini; 6 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 bunch green onions, sliced; 1/3 c. red wine vinegar; 1/3 c. vegetable oil; 1/3 c. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic; 2 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. dried dillweed; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

2 c. fresh snow peas
2 c. broccoli florets
2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
2 c. fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 (7 3/4 oz.) can pitted black olives
1 (8 oz.) pkg. spinach/cheese tortellini
4 oz. fettuccini
6 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic
2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried dillweed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1
In a saucepan, blanch snow peas for 1 minute.
2
Remove from heat, drain and run under cold water.
3
Blanch broccoli for 1 minute.
4
Remove from heat, drain and run under cold water.
5
Place snow peas and broccoli in a large bowl with tomatoes, mushrooms and olives.
6
Cook the 2 pastas according to package directions. Drain and cool slightly.
7
Combine vegetables, pasta and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
8
Add dressing and mix well.
9
Chill several hours before serving.
10
Garnish generously with additional Parmesan cheese and serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. fresh snow peas, 2 c. broccoli florets, 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved, 2 c. fresh mushrooms, quartered, and more.

Yes, Pat'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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pat'S Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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