Italian Herb Pasta Salad

This is a pasta salad that is easy to make, and great for gatherings, very tasty! I found it in a Betty Crocker recipe book. My husband and I don't like onions, so I replaced it with a little bit of shredded carrots for color. Also I used creamy Italian dressing, and it was delicious.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  cup  Italian dressing
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil or 1  tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh oregano or 1  tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms (3oz.)
• 1  pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1  large cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1⁄2 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges and separated

Directions

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. Then rinse with cold water and drain.
3. Mix tomato sauce, dressing, basil and oregano in large glass or plastic bowl.
4. Add pasta and remaining ingredients and toss.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.