All the bold, nostalgic flavors of a classic Italian hoagie: salami, ham, provolone, pepperoncini, and red wine vinegar, tossed into a fresh, practical pasta salad. Easy to prep ahead and just as good for a weeknight dinner as it is on a summer table.
Prep Time:15 minutesmins
Cook Time:12 minutesmins
Chill Time:1 hourhr
Ingredients
8oz½ regular size box penne pasta noodles
3slicesgenoa salamichopped
3sliceshamchopped
12slicespepperonicut in half
3sliced provolone cheesechopped
¾cuplettucechopped
15cherry tomatoeshalved
¼cupred oniondiced
3pepperoncinissliced
½cupmayonnaise
½cupItalian dressing
1tbspred wine vinegar
1tspgarlic powder
2tspItalian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsleychopped (for garnish) (about 1 tbsp or less)
Instructions
Prepare and cut your ingredients.
Cook the pasta noodles according to the package, until tender.
Drain, and rinse in cold water until no longer warm. Add cooked and cooled noodles to a large bowl.
Make the dressing while the noodles are cooking. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, italian dressing, red wine vinegar, and seasonings, set aside.
Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss well to coat.
Add the rest of the ingredients, then toss to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve. Once ready to serve, stir everything together again.