Balsamic Pasta Salad

• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dry basil
• 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups small shell pasta, of choice uncooked
• 3/4 cup broccoli, chopped into small flowerettes
• 1 red pepper, chopped fine
• 1 green onion, sliced fine

1. Whisk first 6 ingredients together to prepare the dressing mix, set aside.
2. Cook the pasta of your choice.
3. While pasta is cooking, chop broccoli and blanch for 2 minutes.
4. Combine cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, chopped red pepper and sliced green onion.
5. Pour dressing mix on top of pasta mixture; toss to coat.
6. Chill until ready to serve.
7. **Note: Preparation can be accomplished while pasta is cooking, making this a very quick dish**.

balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pepper, garlic, basil, parmesan cheese, shell pasta, broccoli, red pepper, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/balsamic-pasta-salad-360792 (may not work)