Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box tri-color pasta
2 medium carrots, cut in strips
1 green pepper, cut in strips
1 red pepper, cut in strips
1 medium zucchini, cut in strips
1 medium yellow squash, cut in strips
1 c. broccoli pieces
1/2 c. diced red onion
mushrooms (if desired)
garlic powder/salt
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. basil
salt and pepper (optional)
Italian salad dressing

Preparation

Cook pasta as directed; drain.
(Add a small amount of butter or oil to prevent sticking.)
Saute vegetables in garlic powder and butter about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Add basil, salt and pepper.
Stir into pasta.
Add Italian dressing to taste. Toss well.
Can sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.