ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tri-color corkscrew pasta
1 (12-ounce jar) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
8 ounces smoked mozzarella, cubed
1(8-ounce link) spicy pepperoni, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped jarred pepperoncini
1 large handful fresh basil leaves, torn
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until package directions for al dente. Drain well and cool.
  • Add the artichoke hearts, mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, pepperoncini and basil to a large bowl. Stir in the pasta.
  • Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the dressing with the pasta.

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