artichoke pasta salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked pasta, your favorite shape (spirals, shells, etc)
• 1 medium head of broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 small red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 small sweet red onion, sliced thin
• 2 jars (6 1/2 ounces) marinated artichokes, drain and reserve liquid
• 1/2 cup shredded romano cheese (or parmesan)
• - sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional