Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Submitted by SultreeFox

"I live in Phoenix, Arizona, so I needed a Pasta Salad without MAYO. *The heat spoils it very quickly* I came up with the below pasta salad, while experimenting. I hope you all enjoy it!"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) packages small shell pasta
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 (4 ounce) jar bacon bits
• 1 (8 ounce) package finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle of kraft Italian dressing
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1⁄2 cups baby carrots, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can baby peas, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package diced ham (optional)

directions

1. Cook both boxes of pasta as directed.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
3. Drain very well once again.
4. Dice ingredients that need it.
5. Add everything to a large bowl; mix well and cover.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours so the flavors can be absorbed. I refrigerate mine overnight.
7. Enjoy!

Reviews

[blch83]

I found this recipe here and have made it for every get to together ever since. It's a big hit everytime. I love it.

 

[bmcnichol]

My family enjoyed this. I cut this recipe in half. I followed the directions as written other then I didn't add red onions as my kids don't like onions and love pasta salad. My family didn't care for the peas in this put liked the rest of the salad.