Description

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Steps

1. 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.
2. Cover tightly; refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
3. Before serving, taste and toss with more Italian dressing, if needed.