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.

NOTES : 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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