Pasta Salad

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. macaroni (Garden rotino or Twist Two)
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • Italian dressing (free Italian fat-free dressing is good)
  • chopped carrots (optional)
  • olives (optional)
  • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion or green onions may be used
  • chopped tomatoes (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook macaroni according to directions.
  2. 2
    Drain and rinse in cold water.
  3. 3
    This prevents pasta from sticking together.
  4. 4
    Let cool.
  5. 5
    Mix vegetables into macaroni using enough Italian dressing to make pasta moist.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese heavily or to taste over pasta.
  7. 7
    Mix well.
  8. 8
    Store in airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  9. 9
    Better after setting for awhile.

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