Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
1 8-ounce jar roasted red peppers in oil
1 box shaped pasta, such as penne or cavatelli, cooked al dente
1 chopped green onion
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 cup tomato, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tablespoon dried)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried)
Salt and coarse ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups crumbled feta cheese or cubes of white cheddar or asiago cheese
Directions:
Cut red peppers into strips. Reserve the oil. Cook the pasta; cool under cold water. Drain well, and add remaining ingredients except cheese. Add reserved oil. Mix well and chill overnight or 4 hours before serving. Pack cheese separately and add before serving. Serve 6 to 8 as a side dish.
