Quick Artichoke Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. (1 c. dry) macaroni or twisty noodles or shells
1 (6 oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1/4 lb. mushrooms, quartered
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 c. medium pitted ripe olives
1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. dry basil
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and rinse with cold water (drain again).
In a large bowl, add pasta, artichokes and marinade, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and basil.
Toss gently.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Before serving, season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serves 6.