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Penne Pasta Salad

It is an amazing and easy-to-make recipe that does not require a lot of ingredients. Most of them can be at your home. You can try it with your kids in holidays to spend quality time. Moreover, serve it as a side with some grilled chicken steak for your partner to surprise them. It will be your friends and family's favorite salad now and everyone will keep you asking about it.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Penne Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 box or packet of penne pasta
  • Olive oil ⅔ cup
  • Lemon juice 2 tbsp
  • Mayonnaise half cup
  • Italian dressing 3 tbsp
  • A cup of baby tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 and a half cup parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh basil 2 tbsp

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta based on the given instructions on the back of the packaging. Drain it and run it under cool water for 2 minutes.
  • Take a large bowl and add olive oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Italian dressing and mix it nicely.
  • Now add the pasta, tomatoes, parmesan, and basil. Mix it well and put it in the refrigerator for 7 to 8 hours. You can also make this pasta a day before and let it cool overnight.