ITALIAN PASTA SALAD 
3 c. tri-color rotini pasta
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. Italian salad dressing
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced
2 c. broccoli, cut into small florets
1/2 c. black olives, sliced
1 c. cooked ham or pepperoni sausage, chopped (optional)

Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Steam the broccoli until tender but still crunchy; cool. In a large bowl combine pasta and broccoli with all the remaining ingredients. Toss to mix thoroughly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

 

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