American Pasta Salad

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Pasta shells
2 cups	474ml	Mayonnaise
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Parmesan cheese - grated
1/4 cup	59ml	Red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried oregano
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Pepper
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Garlic powder
6		Hard boiled eggs - peeled, chopped
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Mozzarella cheese - diced
1		Red bell pepper - coarsely chopped
4		Scallion - finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, blend the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Drain and rinse pasta and add to the mayonnaise mixture; mix well .  Add the chopped eggs, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, and scallions. Mix just until combined.  Serve immediately, or cover and chill for several hours or overnight to blend flavors.

Hints

Add some diced salami or pepperoni and the salad becomes a whole meal in itself. For flavor variations, add 1/2 teaspoon dillweed or basil

Source:
Taste of Home Magazine-Roberta Banghart

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