Yummy-In-The-Tummy Veggie Pasta Salad

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   Heat a pot of salted water to boiling.

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   In a large saucepan, heat diced tomatoes, minced onion, dried herbs, hot sauce and red pepper on low-medium heat.

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   Toss pasta into the pot of boiling water.

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   Boil pasta only for a few minutes.

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   You want it to be firmer than you would care to eat it so that it will soak up the juices later without becoming too soft.

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   Drain past well but do not rinse.

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   Spoon drained pasta into the saucepan and stir.

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   Pour V8 juice over the pasta.

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   Let the pasta simmer in the juice and tomatoes for about 5-10 minutes on low, stirring every couple of minutes.

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    You may need more V8 juice depending on how long you cooked your pasta and how much juice it is soaking up.

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    Add juice accordingly and continue to simmer until most of the juice is soaked up.

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    Having some still in the pan is alright.

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    Pour pasta into a large container with a lid.

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    Let the pasta sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight to chill.

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    Serve with cheese mixed into the salad.

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    You might also try adding in chopped celery, chopped cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced fresh mushrooms, or chopped chicken.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.