[Steppes] By request

[Lady Einin Ciarnait]

Greetings,
I had several requests on friday at ppulace for the recipe for the pasta salad so here goes.
This is a simple "throw together" and you can add or subtract from the recipe as you like.
 
Enjoy,
Einin
 
Mom's Pasta Salad
 
1 pkg of your favorite pasta noodles ( Ilike the colored rotini for color to the salad) cooked per the package directions
 
1 pkg 3 cheese tortolin( the refrigerated kind are best) cooked per directions
 
1-2 pkgs imitation crabmeat, either left in whole chunks or diced
 
1 onion , diced
 
1/2 pkg frozen peas, defrosted
 
1/2 pkg frozen carrots, defrosted
 
1-2 cans sliced olives
 
1 bottle creamy italian dressing
 
salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil and mayonaisse to taste
 
Mix all of the above and chill.
 
note: try another flavor  tortolini...the spinach ones are great!!
or substitute shrimp, tuna or chicken for the crab. also you can substitute ranch or another favorite creamy salad dressing, andd or subtract veggies etc. Just play and have fun:)