Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

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A great cold pasta salad that can taste like your favorite pizza... depending on what toppings you like!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 36 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 12 ounces penne pasta

  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

  • ¼ cup sliced black olives

  • 1 (3 ounce) package pepperoni slices, cut into quarters

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup Italian-style salad dressing

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large serving bowl.

  2. Place green and red bell peppers, tomato, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni in the bowl of pasta.

  3. Whisk mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill before serving.

Cook's Note:

You can use any type of short pasta and customize the ingredients to match your favorite pizza.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404 Calories
24g Fat
36g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 852mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 236mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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