Bows & Cheese Pasta Salad

​I love pasta salads for the sheer fact that you can do them up ahead of time, they store well for leftovers and compliment a variety of entrees.
This salad highlights cheese in pure creamy goodness.
Servings 8

Ingredients

12 oz pkg of Bow Ties 
1/2 cup frozen organic baby peas
1 small onion finely chopped
2 oz diced green chilies
1 cup cubed aged white cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesean
3/4 cup creamy Italian dressing
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Garnish romaine lettuce 

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Directions

Cook bow tie pasta in large pan of boiling water with 1/4 tsp salt,
 till Al dente, follow package directions.  I cooked mine for 10 min.  Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.

Prepare/mix in a large bowl
chopped onion, peas, chilies, cheeses and dressing
combine all ingredients, fold together.  
​Salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with torn romaine lettuce.
Refrigerate till serving

This evening we are partnering this salad with Salmon patties.
Bon Appetite   

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Fresh "hard" cheese grater, a must for all your pasta dishes.

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