*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Italian Pasta N' Cheese

Recipe By     : Land O Lakes Collector Series, Pasta!
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Pasta                            Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Dressing:
     1/4  cup           olive oil
     1/4  cup           white vinegar
   2      tablespoons   granulated sugar
   1      teaspoon      basil
   1      teaspoon      oregano
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
                        Salad:
   2      cups          rotini pasta -- uncooked
   1 1/2  cups          frozen broccoli cuts -- thawed
   8      ounces        fat-free mozzarella cheese -- shredded
     1/2  cup           onions -- chopped
     1/2  cup           bell peppers -- chopped

To prepare dressing, combine oil, vinegar, sugar, basil, oregano, and
black pepper in a tight-fitting jar with lid. Shake well and set
aside. Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse with cold
water and drain. To prepare salad, combine rotini, broccoli cuts,
cheese, onions, and bell peppers in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Gently
stir dressing into salad. Cover and refrigerate two hours.



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