Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup fresh cauliflower florets
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package seashell pasta , 32 ounce
• 1 bottle Italian-style salad dressing , 16 ounce
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cucumbers , diced
• 3 tomatoes , diced
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Steam broccoli and cauliflower florets until tender. Place broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl, toss with butter and salt.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the macaroni and return the water to a boil. Let cook until the noodles are al dente, drain well.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, mix the Italian dressing with the hot macaroni. Next, mix in the carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   After the pasta and vegetables have been chilling for 30 minutes, stir in the cheese. Return the bowl to the refrigerator for another 30 to 45 minutes before serving.