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https://homeiswheretheboatis.net/2013/02/06/a-pre-mardi-gras-celebration/
Serves 8-10
Ingredients
8 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini or combination tortellini and spiral shaped pasta (I used 4 oz. spinach tortellini & 4 oz. rotini pasta)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups giardiniera vegetables, drained and chopped
1 (6-oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 (2.25 oz.) can of sliced black olives
1 can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
8 oz. Provolone cheese, cubed
1 (5 oz.) package mini pepperonis
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Italian dressing of choice, (quantity to taste)
Directions
Cook pasta/tortellini according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the tomatoes, giardiniera vegetables, artichokes, olives, cheese, pepperonis, and dressing to the bowl with the pasta/tortellini. (Toss the pasta with some Italian dressing while the pasta is still warm so it absorbs the dressing, then add the rest of the dressing to the tomato/vegetable mixture.)
Season the pasta with additional salt and pepper. Toss with the parsley, reserving about a teaspoon for garnish. Serve at room temperature.