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                           PIZZA PASTA SALAD

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Salads
               Quick

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Rotini, Twists or Spirals
                       -- uncooked
  3       oz           Sliced pepperoni
  4       oz           Sliced Provolone cheese
 12                    Cherry tomatoes, halved
    1/2   c            Grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2   c            Italian salad dressing
                       -- (non-fat)
  1       t            Italian seasoning
    1/2   ts           Minced garlic
  1                    Green bell pepper
                       -- (seeds and ribs removed)
                       -- sliced into rings
  2 1/2                7-inch rounds of pita bread

 Prepare pasta according to package directions. While
 pasta is cooking, cut pepperoni slices into fourths
 and slice the Provolone cheese into matchstick-size
 pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes,
 Parmesan cheese, Italian dressing, Italian seasoning
 and garlic.

 When pasta is done, drain and rinse with cold water.
 Drain again. Add pasta to cheese mixture and mix well.
 Quarter the pita bread rounds and place around a large
 platter. Top with pasta salad and garnish with green
 pepper rings.

 Each serving provides: 464 Calories; 215 g Protein; 53
 g Carbohydrates; 17.9 g Fat; 36.7 mg Cholesterol; 915
 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 35%

 Copyright National Pasta Association
 (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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