Celebration Pasta Salad

This recipe is straight from the Junior League of Knoxville cookbook- a gift to me when I went to serve in my first church there.

This stuff is so good & easy to make for tailgating, parties, or just to have around for lunch.

CELEBRATION PASTA SALAD

 1 16 oz. package bowtie pasta (you can use any small noodle)

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

4 tsp. lemon juice

2 T. red wine vinegar

1/2 c. plus 2 T EVOO

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 yellow pepper, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

1 small bunch scallions, chopped

4 oz. prosciutto, finely chopped (I just buy a package in the deli section & don't pay attention to amount)

1/2 c. parmesan (I'm sure I use more than that, and I like the shredded kind for texture)

Cook pasta; drain & rinse in cold water.

Combine garlic, salt & pepper, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil & Italian seasoning in a small bowl; mix well.

Combine pasta, yellow pepper, red pepper, scallions & prosciutto in a large bowl.

Add salad dressing; toss to mix.

Add parmesan cheese; toss to mix.