Pasta Salad Italiano


Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked, drained, rinsed spiral pasta
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pepperoni
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced, quartered zucchini
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe black olives
  • 1/3 cup sliced green olives
  • 2 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
Pasta Salad Italiano

Directions

  1. Boil the pasta in water with a three tablespoons of vegetable oil until the pasta is soft. Drain the water by pouring the pasta and water into a colander.
  2. 2. Mix the pasta, zucchini, carrot, olives, and pepperoni in a large bowl.
  3. Stir vinegar into evaporated milk until thickened.
  4. Blend in mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Pour over pasta mixture, and stir carefully until coated.
  6. Chill.

Pasta Salad Italiano


Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked, drained, rinsed spiral pasta
  • 1 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of finely sliced yellow or red onions
  • 1/2 cup of diced mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1/2 cup sliced green olives
  • 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
Pasta Salad Italiano

Directions

  1. Boil the pasta in water with a three tablespoons of vegetable oil until the noodle is soft. Drain the water by pouring the pasta and water into a colander.
  2. Place the onions in a small bowl and add the vinegar to help soften them. In another small bowl, add the salt to the tomatoes.
  3. After the pasta has cooled, mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Add extra olive oil to coat the noodles well. Add extra vinegar, salt, and pepper for tastes.
  4. Chill.

Tip: Salad tastes the best after chilling for a day. The pasta absorbs the flavors.

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