Vegetarian Pizza Pasta Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes, cubing the mozzarella cheese, slicing the black olives, thinly slicing the red onion, dicing the green bell pepper, and slicing the mushrooms.

3. 3

   Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, black olives, red onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms.

5. 5

   Add the basil pesto to the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

6. 6

   Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad before serving.

8. 8

   Serve the Vegetarian Pizza Pasta Salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!