Quick Artichoke Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup salad macaroni , or other medium-size pasta
• 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts , 6.5 ounce
• 0.5 cups mushrooms , quartered
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
• 1 cup pitted black olives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.5 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente according to packaging instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; toss well.

3. 3

   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste.