Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Step 1

Boil water in a large saucepan and cook rigatoni as directed. Rinse, drain and run cold water over noodles to cool and chill the pasta.

Step 2

Prepare spinach for blanching. See instructions below.

Step 3

Whisk together in a large bowl (big enough to hold pasta salad), vinegar, garlic, parsley, cayenne pepper, and light mayo.

Step 4

Add rigatoni noodles, spinach, peppers, smoked mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Toss with a large spoon until blended.

Step 5

Chill for 30 min to 1 hour. Tossing every 15 minutes to blend. Serve as a side dish with your favorite summer meal!

Step 6

Bring water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 7

Add spinach to water and submerge for 1 minute.

Step 8

Drain spinach and rise with cold water.

Step 9

Place spinach in a stack of two paper towels. Wrap with paper towels and squeeze the water out of spinach.

Step 10

Unwrap spinach and set aside.