INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups dry penne pasta
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For the dressing: [see cook's note]
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1 [0.7 oz] pkg Italian salad dressing mix [I used Good Seasons]
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1 cup real mayonnaise
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1/2 cup low fat half & half
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1/3 cup red wine vinegar
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1 tsp each basil pesto & sugar
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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Add-ins:
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1 small diced red onion
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1/2 cup diced green
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1/2 cup red pepper
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4 oz cubed deli pepperoni
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4 oz cubed hard salami
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1/2 cup sliced/whole kalamata olives
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salt and black pepper to taste
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 Roma tomatoes, diced
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4 oz cubed mozzarella cheese
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3 chopped green onions