Parmesan Pepperoni Pasta Salad Recipe:
INGREDIENTS
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16 to 20 ounces of Mostaccioli or Penne Pasta
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1 (6 ounce) package of pepperoni, sliced in medium-sized pieces -- I used turkey pepperoni (70 percent less fat!)
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2 cups shredded parmesan cheese -- Do NOT use the stuff in a green can. You can freshly grate your own or buy it in a 6 ounce bag in the cheese section; this is what I use.
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1 can black olives, sliced
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8 green onions, sliced into small pieces
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1 can (7-1/2 ounce) artichokes, drained and cut into small pieces
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1 tomato, sliced into small pieces
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1-2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 cup creamy caesar dressing -- I used Ken's Steak House; there is also a light version.
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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Fresh herbs to garnish -- I used rosemary.
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