Firecracker Pasta Salad
- 2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked and chilled
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (used a red one, for more color contrast)
- 1/2 cup pitted and halved ripe olives
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly shredded romano cheese
- Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour into large bowl; cool.
- Whisk in vinegar.
- Add pasta, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, olives, Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese; toss well to coat.
- Refrigerate or serve immediately.
packages cheese tortellini, olive oil, garlic, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, broccoli florets, green bell pepper, olives, freshly shredded parmesan cheese, romano cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/firecracker-pasta-salad-190339 (may not work)