Sicilian Penne Salad

From Pappardelle's Pasta Co. using Tomato Basil Penne. Delicious. Cooking time is spent in the fridge.

• Ready In: 24 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• Salad

• 1⁄2 lb  tomato basil penne (or any other pasta)
• 1⁄2 medium green pepper, julienned
• 1⁄2 medium onion, julienned
• 1⁄2 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 3  ounces  about 1/2 cup diced  pepperoni
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced black olives
• 1⁄4 cup  pepperoncini pepper

• Dressing

• 6  large garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil (EVOO)
• 2 -3  tablespoons Tabasco garlic pepper sauce
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh oregano
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1. Cook pasta in pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes.) Drain.
2. 2. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.
3. 3. Pour 1/2 of dressing into salad bowl, toss and refrigerate overnight.
4. 4. Serve the next day on a bed of radicchio and garnish with fresh basil, ground pepper and remaining dressing to taste.