AMERICAN PASTA SALAD

1 pounds pasta shells
2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
4 scallion, finely chopped

In a large pot of boiling water, cook oasta until tender.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, blend the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain and rinse pasta and add to the mayonnaise mixture; mix well .

Add the chopped eggs, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, and scallions. Mix just until combined. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for serveral hours or overnight to blend flavors.

NOTES:
Add some diced salami or pepperoni and the salad becomes a whole meal in itself. For flavor variations, add 1/2 teaspoon dillweed or basil.

Yield: 6 Servings
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