Firecracker Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, cooked and chilled
1/3 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (used a red one, for more color contrast)
1/2 cup pitted and halved ripe olives
1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly shredded romano cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
Pour into large bowl; cool.
Whisk in vinegar.
Add pasta, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, olives, Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese; toss well to coat.
Refrigerate or serve immediately.