How to Make Picnic Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to enjoying a picnic outdoors, one of the best dishes to bring along is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta salad. Whether you're planning a family outing, a countryside escape, or even just a simple day at the park, this picnic pasta recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone. Not only is it a convenient and portable dish, but it's also packed with flavorful ingredients that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 5 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large cucumber, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  • Mix tomato sauce, Italian dressing, basil, and oregano together in a large bowl. Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion; toss. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 749mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 414mg