rachel's famous pasta salad.

rachel's famous pasta salad:

2 bottles robust italian dressing.

1 box garden rotini pasta.

1 pint grape tomatoes.

1 medium sized cucumber.

1 medium sized green bell pepper.

1 brick extra sharp cheddar cheese.

1/2 brick pepper jack cheese.

while you are cooking the pasta per directions on box...

cut up green veggies, the cheeses and rinse tomatoes.

pour those veggies in a bowl with 1 bottle of italian dressing.
{this is so the flavors will marry.}

when pasta is done, drain it.
rinse in cold water and then throw a big handful of ice on top.
the ice will begin to melt and make the pasta cooler.
when the pasta is completely cool, add it to the veggie mix.

cover and place in fridge for at least an hour.

when it's time to serve, mix in 1/2 of the other bottle of italian dressing.
{unless you want to add the whole thing.}

and there you have it.
you have just made rachel's famous pasta salad.

i make this throughout the spring & summer for our house.
and it's perfect for potlucks, bbq's, and family gatherings.
just make sure you double it...it goes fast in a crowd.

oh and one more thing...
if pepper jack cheese isn't your cup of tea, 1/2 a brick of mozarella works perfectly.

enjoy.