Amazing pasta salad that is always a huge hit! Has a little kick to it and it really delicious.
1 cup Vegetable oil
6 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves Garlic; minced
2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. Salt
12 oz. tri-color rotini pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese; shredded
3 cups broccoli florets
8 oz. pepperoni; diced
20 cherry tomatoes; halfed
1 cup mozzarella; shredded
Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
In a large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Toss with warm pasta to coat well. Toss with parmesan. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
Add broccoli, pepperoni and tomatoes; toss well. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and serve.
makes 10 Servings