How to Make Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a refreshing pasta salad on a hot summer day, and Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad is the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. Packed with vibrant vegetables, flavorful Italian meats, and zesty dressing, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What sets this pasta salad apart is its unique blend of ingredients that harmoniously come together to create a burst of flavors in every bite. The al dente pasta p...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  • 12 ounces roasted red peppers
  • 7 ounces black olives, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ pound Genoa salami, cut into strips
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool.
  • Mix together: red peppers, olives, onion, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and salami.
  • Combine in large bowl, pasta and vegetable mixture. Pour in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Mix well together.
  • Nutrition

    847 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 1912mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 675mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 519mg