two boxes Rotini (not tri-colored, just plain!)
red food coloring
blue food coloring
Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad (just the seasoning in the box)
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1 block sharp provolone cheese
1 small stick pepperoni (or 1/4 of a larger one)
1 can artichoke hearts quartered
1 can sliced black olives
balsamic vinegar, to taste

Slice all ingredients and combine in bowl.

Boil 1/3 of pasta in water (just enough water to cover pasta, add blue food coloring to water. Boil pasta (about 10 minutes) strain, rinse with cold water. The more food color, the darker the pasta.

Boil 1/3 of pasta in water with red food coloring. (Repeat above.)

Boil final 1/3 of pasta in water with no food coloring. (Repeat above.)

Boil all pasta until al denté.

While pasta is boiling, mix seasoning as directed on Betty Crocker box in a separate bowl.

Add all three colored pasta to bowl with other sliced ingredients, add artichokes, olives and dressing to bowl. Mix together!

Add oil and balsamic to taste and enjoy!

Submitted by: David