Party veggie pasta salad

Pasta and macaroni Italian cuisine

(Click on photo for full-size image!) Makes 18 side-dish servings: 3/4 cup each Picnic and cookout season is here. So I thought I’d share with you a recipe that’s sure to be popular at casual outdoor parties. It’s simply traditional pasta salad … but a bit more special than your everyday recipe. It’s full of colorful veggies, lots of textures, and loads of flavor. By the way, leftovers taste great … if you have any! Calories Saved: 50 16 ounces dry whole grain rotini or other pasta shape 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cups fresh bite-size broccoli florets or chopped asparagus* 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cup grated Pecorino-Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese**...