Picnic Pasta Salad

By á-6636

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 c. Italian dressing
• 1 TBSP chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1 TBSP chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz.)
• 5 plum (Roma) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 c.)
• 1 large cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 c.)
• 1 medium red onion, chopped (1 1/2 c.)
• 1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. In large bowl, mix tomato sauce, dressing, basil and oregano. Add pasta and remaining ingredients; toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled but no longer than 48 hours.