1 lb penne, rotini, etc. uncooked
12 oz roasted peppers, strips
12 oz marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup diced muenster, brick, or provolene, cheese, etc
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
2/3 cup lowfat caesar or italian salad dres, sing
1 freshly ground pepper
1 sliced pepperoncine peppers
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is
cooking, combine pepper strips, artichoke hearts, cheese, mushrooms,
onion and basil in a large bowl.
When pasta is done, drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well and
add pasta and dressing to bowl; toss well. Cover; refrigerate at
least 1 hour before serving.
Servings: 8 servings
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