Tortellini Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 oz. cheese tortellini
2 scallions, sliced
1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped pimento
1 c. fresh broccoli florets
1 (6 oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. bottled Italian dressing
5 to 6 cherry tomatoes
sliced ripe olives (optional)
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Cook pasta; drain and rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl, combine everything but the tomatoes, olives, broccoli and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours for flavors to blend. Before serving, add the tomatoes, broccoli and olives and toss; sprinkle with cheese.