Three-Pepper Pasta Salad

• 1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1 small sweet yellow pepper, julienned
• 1 small green pepper, julienned
• 1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 8 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, add the oil, vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, tomato, olives and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Stir mozzarella cheese. Serve at room temperature.

tricolor spiral pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, sweet red pepper, sweet yellow pepper, green pepper, tomato, olives, green onions, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/three-pepper-pasta-salad/ (may not work)