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Tortellini Artichoke Pasta Salad

An easy pasta salad recipe that is perfect year round! Serve it as a side or for a simple lunch.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar cheese, pasta, pasta salad, pepperoni, tomatoes, tortellini
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Author Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Small Penne Pasta
  • 1 lb Mini Cheese Filled Tortellini
  • 2 Cups Pepperoni Slices
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Pearls
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese Shavings
  • 14 oz Canned Quartered Artichoke Hearts, Drained
  • 1 bottle Favorite Italian Dressing, I prefer Olive Garden

Instructions

  • Cook pastas according to package directions.
  • Drain and place in a large bowl and drizzle with a little Italian dressing to prevent sticking.
  • Chill for 20 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
  • Slice the pepperoni slices, tomatoes and mozzarella pearls in half.
  • Drain quartered artichoke hearts.
  • Toss all ingredients together with half the bottle of the dressing.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • Before serving, toss with another 1/2-3/4 cup of dressing.