Easy Italian Pasta Salad

• 2 (16 ounce) packages small shell pasta
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 (4 ounce) jar bacon bits
• 1 (8 ounce) packagefinely shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) bottleof kraft Italian dressing
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 12 cups baby carrots, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 12 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can baby peas, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) packagediced ham (optional)

1. Cook both boxes of pasta as directed.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
3. Drain very well once again.
4. Dice ingredients that need it.
5. Add everything to a large bowl; mix well and cover.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours so the flavors can be absorbed.
7. I refrigerate mine overnight.
8. Enjoy!

shell pasta, tomatoes, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, bottleof kraft italian dressing, red onion, broccoli florets, baby carrots, red pepper, green pepper, garlic, baby peas, ham

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-italian-pasta-salad-99257 (may not work)