The Best Pasta Salad Recipe with Homemade Dressing

Step 1

In a small bowl or Pyrex measuring cup, mix together the dressing ingredients. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Step 3

Slice the baby tomatoes in half.

Step 4

Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Step 5

Spread onto a large baking sheet and bake for 60-90 minutes.

Step 6

Once tomatoes are shriveled and roasted to your liking, remove from oven and let cool.

Step 7

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 8

When finished, drain in a colander. Do not rinse.

Step 9

In a large bowl, mix the pasta, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, , olives, and Parmesan cheese.

Step 10

Add the dressing and stir to combine.

Step 11

Stir in the roosted tomatoes.

Step 12

Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving.