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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Fancy Pasta Salad

1 Large bag of Penne Pasta or Rigatoni
1 Large bag frozen Italian vegetables
1 Can pitted black olives
1 Jar marinated artichokes hearts
1 Jar marinated mushroom your choice
6 Cloves of fresh garlic or 1 Tbls crushed prepared garlic
1 Pack of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
follow package directions

Cook Pasta drain well set aside in refrigerator
covered 30 min

Blanch frozen vegetables in colander with hot tap
water drain well cover set aside in refrigerator

Prepare dressing according to directions add
garlic to dressing shake well

Assemble Pasta,vegetables,olives
and separated artichoke hearts toss with dressing chill cover in refrigerator 1 hour remove toss serve on cold butter cup lettuce cups

Seasonings optional diced red onion,red pepper flake's, sea salt,fresh ground black pepper fresh grated parmesan cheese ♞