Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 oz. box rotini or small shells
1 small red onion
1 pt. fresh mushrooms
1 small green pepper
1 pt. cherry tomatoes
1 small can pitted ripe olives
1 c. broccoli flowerets
1/2 lb. sliced pepperoni (may replace pepperoni)
1 grated carrot
1 c. cubed cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain. Slice mushrooms, zucchini and pepper.
Chop onion.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl with tight lid.
Make 2 packages of dry Zesty Italian dressing according to directions.
Pour over salad. Gently stir. Better if refrigerated overnight.