Italian Pasta Salad
This flavorful Italian pasta salad is made with tender penne pasta, fresh veggies, herbs and spices topped with a tangy homemade Italian dressing. Make ahead for a simple side dish to have throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce penne pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 large red bell pepper chopped
- 1 large yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 1 pint grapes tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp parsley dried
- 1 Tbsp oregano dried
- 1 Tbsp basil dried
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Add to large bowl,
- While pasta is cooking, chop bell peppers, onions, and grape tomatoes.
- Add all ingredients to large bowl, pour dressing over pasta and mix well.
- Cover bowl and let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes to let flavors marinate.
Italian Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, and basil.