Sicilian Pasta Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces pasta shells or 8 ounces rotini pasta
• 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 medium summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, with liquid
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced
• 1 -2 tablespoon red wine vinegar, to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh, diced
• salt and black pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring large pot of water to a boil. when water boils add 1 teaspoons salt and pasta, stirring to prevent sticking. cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10-15 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, steam green beans and squash seperately until each is just tender. rinse under cold running water and drain well.
• 3 drain pasta, rinse under cold running water and drain well. transfer to large serving bowl. add green beans, squash, artichokes with liquid, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, cheese, salt and pepper. toss to mix and coat. serve at room temperature.