Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. pasta shells (uncooked)
1 Tbsp. Parmesan, coarsely grated
2 tsp. fresh basil, chopped
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 c. Italian dressing
1 Tbsp. onion, grated
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. peas, cooked and drained
black olives (optional)

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Cool. Combine dressing, cheese, onion, basil, salt and pepper.
In large bowl, place pasta, peas and tomato.
Add dressing mixture.
Stir lightly to coat.
Garnish with olives.
Cover.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours.