~ Italian pasta n' cheese Recipe ~

 
                          Italian Pasta N' Cheese
 
 Recipe By     : Land O Lakes Collector Series, Pasta!
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:30
 Categories    : Pasta                            Salads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         Dressing:
      1/4  cup           olive oil
      1/4  cup           white vinegar
    2      tablespoons   granulated sugar
    1      teaspoon      basil
    1      teaspoon      oregano
      1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
                         Salad:
    2      cups          rotini pasta -- uncooked
    1 1/2  cups          frozen broccoli cuts -- thawed
    8      ounces        fat-free mozzarella cheese -- shredded
      1/2  cup           onions -- chopped
      1/2  cup           bell peppers -- chopped
 
 To prepare dressing, combine oil, vinegar, sugar, basil, oregano, and
 black pepper in a tight-fitting jar with lid. Shake well and set
 aside. Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse with cold
 water and drain. To prepare salad, combine rotini, broccoli cuts,
 cheese, onions, and bell peppers in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Gently
 stir dressing into salad. Cover and refrigerate two hours.
 
 
 
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