Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked bow-tie pasta (from 16-oz package) (about 3 cups)
  • 4 oz pepperoni slices
  • 3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz block mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup clear Italian dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese; add pasta. Toss to combine.
  3. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.