Firecracker Pasta Salad

Per serving

341.4kcal
13гProteins
17.2гFats
34.6гCarbs

from Meals.com. I changed the amounts of the olive oil and red wine vinegar; it just seemed a little too dry. It's not spicy or anything, so I'm not sure why it's called "firecracker"

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked and chilled2
  • olive oil1⁄3 cup
  • large garlic cloves4

    finely chopped

  • red wine vinegar1⁄3 cup
  • medium tomatoes2

    chopped

  • broccoli florets2 cups
  • large green bell pepper1

    chopped (used a red one, for more color contrast)

  • pitted and halved ripe olives1⁄2 cup
  • freshly shredded parmesan cheese1⁄2 cup
  • freshly shredded romano cheese1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Pour into large bowl; cool.

  4. 4

    Whisk in vinegar.

  5. 5

    Add pasta, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, olives, Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese; toss well to coat.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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