Italian Veggie Pasta Mix (Printable Format)
A colorful bowl featuring spiral pasta mixed with juicy cherry tomatoes, soft mozzarella balls, crisp veggies and garden herbs, all covered in zesty Italian sauce.
# Needed Ingredients:
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1 pound rotini or fusilli pasta.
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A splash of olive oil for coating.
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2 cups halved cherry tomatoes.
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1 1/2 cups baby mozzarella pearls (8 ounces).
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1 chopped red bell pepper.
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1/2 English cucumber, cut into small cubes.
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1 cup thinly sliced red onion.
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3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, cut in half.
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3/4 cup pepperoncini rings.
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1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped.
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1 batch homemade Italian dressing.
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1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt.
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Freshly ground black pepper as needed.
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1 cup torn basil leaves, plus extra for topping.
# Preparation Steps:
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Cook pasta until tender, drain and drizzle with oil. Set aside to cool completely.
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Toss cooled pasta with all veggies, mozzarella, olives, pepperoncini and fresh herbs.
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Pour dressing over mixture, add salt and pepper. Mix in basil and top with extra leaves.
# Supplementary Details:
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You can prepare this dish a day before serving.
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Stays fresh for 3-4 days when refrigerated.
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Save the herbs for right before serving.