Pelosi Family Pasta Salad

Ingredients

2C                 Tri color rotini  (whatever pasta you feel like)

1T                 Olive oil

10oz              Cherry tomatoes

6oz                Black olives

Handful         Basil leaves

12oz              Cubed provolone

1/2C              Pepperoncini chopped

4oz                Salami, diced

Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

Dressing

1/2C              Olive oil

3T                 Red wine vinegar

2T                 Dried oregano

1/2t               Kosher salt

1/4t               Red pepper flakes

1T                 Spicy mustard

3ea               Garlic cloves, minced

Process

Cook the pasta until al dente

Place in a large bowl, coat with olive oil, and cool in the refrigerator

Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl, and set aside.

Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise, and place cut side down on a paper towel

Prepare the rest of the ingredients

Put all of the ingredients into a bowl with the pasta.

Give the dressing one last whisk, and pour it over the pasta

Stir to combine

Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste

Refrigerate before serving