Garden Pasta Salad Recipe

Description:  This is a quick and easy pasta salad recipe, perfect for mid summer meals and picnics.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup elbow or small shell macaroni

• 1 large tomato, diced

• 1 cup zucchini, chopped

• 1/3 cup bottled Italian dressing

• 2 tsp. parsley, chopped

• 1/8 tsp. black pepper

Preparation Directions:

1. Boil water  with a small amount of salt in a large pan.

2. Cook pasta until tender, stirring occasionally.

3. Drain pasta and allow to cool slightly.

4. Place pasta, diced tomatoes, and chopped zucchini in a large serving bowl.

5. Add dressing to moisten.

6. Toss lightly.

7. Add parsley and black pepper, toss lightly.

8. Serve warm or cold.

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