This pasta salad gets a 5 star rating. Everyone will love the pizza flavors and you will too. Add your own favorite pizza ingredients to tailor it to your likes, if you wish.
16 oz. dry cheese tortellini pasta
1/2 c. Italian dressing
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 c. fresh Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
5 oz. bag mini pepperoni slices
3.8 oz. can sliced black olives, drained
12 oz. fresh mozzarella balls
1 T. red pepper flakes
2 T. finely sliced fresh basil
Cook tortellini pasta according to package directions; drain; rinse with cold water. When cool, transfer to a large bowl; gently toss pasta with Italian dressing. Add bell pepper, Parmesan cheese, pepperoni, olives, mozzarella, red pepper flakes and basil. Toss until fully combined.
Cover tightly; refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Before serving, taste and toss with more Italian dressing, if needed.
8-10 servings.