Palermo Pasta Salad

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: None minutes
• Yield: Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1/2 lb. rotini, cooked and drained
• Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
• 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 3/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
• 3/4 cup (3 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. Cook zucchini, bell pepper, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning in 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet just until crisp-tender; cool.
2. Combine vegetables and pasta in large bowl. Chill several hours. Just before serving, whisk together remaining 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, parsley, pepper sauce and salt, if desired. Pour over pasta mixture. Add Parmesan cheese; toss to coat thoroughly.