This is a heavier pasta salad with a tomato sauce base.
Ingredients
16 oz. Rotini pasta
8 oz. can of tomato sauce
1 C. Italian dressing
2 Tbs. dried basil
2 Tbs. dried oregano
1 C. sliced mushrooms
5 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 1/4 sliced ripe olives, drained
1 large cucumber, coarsely chopped
Directions
Cook and drain pasta, rinse with cold water. Mix tomato sauce, dressing, basil, and oregano. Add remaining ingredients and toss.
Yield: 12 servings
