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Easy Pasta Salad

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"Artichoke hearts, red bell pepper and broccoli -- elegant and quick to make." — Kerenza

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1 pound penne pasta
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 red bell pepper, julienned

1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes more. Drain pasta and broccoli and rinse with cold water until cool.
In large bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, red bell pepper, the artichoke hearts with their marinade, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Toss, adjust seasoning and serve.

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COOK 10 mins
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The name says it all — easy! However, it is a little bland. To kick it up a notch, I have added little more parmesan cheese, artichokes and marinade. I have also added black olives and sun-dried tomatoes in oil The oil which soaks up the flavor of the sun-dried tomatoes really add flavor to the salad. Couple tablespoons will do the trick.

—YASMINE3

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 22, 2007

This was pretty easy to make, but i added a few things to make it more flavorful... i used way more parmesean than the recipe calls for, and i sliced some black and green olives too... i also added some zesty garlic italian dressing, but found that i liked adding it just before serving the dish... pretty good!

—groovyhorn

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Jun 18, 2003

This is excellent! I've been in search of a good tasting, easy, pasta salad and this is it. I especially loved the artichoke hearts, so I doubled the required recipe. I also spiced it up a little bit by adding a couple of tablespoons of good Italian dressing. This kept it from being dry. This salad will definitely be in my party menu. Thanks for sharing!

—JAGALVAN25

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Dec 03, 2002

Easy and delicious recipe (my husband loved it!) It's easy to adjust to your liking - I added a lot more artichoke marinade and a bit more parmesan cheese. Very nice.

—CPWS

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May 19, 2006

FanTASTIC recipe, very very quick and tasty!

—CORINNEDP

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Jul 01, 2003

The recipe was quick and easy, as advertised. It was a very colorful addition to the meal. However, we found it very bland, in spite of adding extra marinade from the artichokes, some fresh herbs, and also some Italian dressing.

—RAZORBACKLADY

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Jul 20, 2003

This salad really is super easy, and a little different than your regular mediterranean-style pasta side. I've never liked the marinade from the artichoke jar, so I make my own dressing with white-wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and pepper. This also makes a delightfully festive holiday dish, with the red peppers, green broccoli, and whitish artichokes. Particularly cute if you can get (at Target or Fred Meyer type stores) red, green, and white pasta in tree or other holiday shapes. I did that for my office Christmas buffet and everyone loved it!

—LAMB2LOVE

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Jul 25, 2003

This salad was good, but I felt it needed a whole lot more seasoning.

—LITTLEFATCAT

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Nutrition

Calories
252 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
47.2 g
15%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
3.4 g
5%

Fiber
4 g
16%

Protein
10.5 g
21%

Sodium
139 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 252
Calories from Fat: 31

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.4g 5 %
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4 %
Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
Sodium 139mg 6 %
** Potassium 259mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 47.2g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 4g 16 %
Protein 10.5g 21 %
Sugars 3.1g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 96 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 32 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 17 %

* 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.