Three Pepper Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package tri-color pasta , 16 ounce
• 0.67 cups olive oil
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper , julienned
• 1 yellow bell pepper , julienned
• 1 orange bell pepper , julienned
• 1 medium fresh tomato , chopped
• 1 can black olives , 2.25 ounce
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese , cubed

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

2. 2

   In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.