Bell peppers: Yellow, orange, or red is my favorite. Select a bell pepper that has a firm outer skin. Assorted pitted olives: The vital key is pitted. Select your favorite.

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, bring back to a boil, and cook according to the instructions on the box. You'll want the pasta to have a bite to it, so do not overcook.

This pasta salad doesn't skimp on the add-ins. Think: diced salami, fresh mozzarella, black olives, mini bell peppers, tomatoes, and tons of fresh herbs. Get the Italian Pasta Salad recipe.

Any short pasta shape with ridges or twists to catch all sauces works well. Bell peppers can be substituted with mini sweet peppers. Red onion can be swapped for white onion, yellow onion, or shallot.

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Here are 13 canned items you can transform into pasta sauce. Some of them are traditional Italian recipes, while others have an international spin.

You can add it to almost any type of pasta. It works particularly well in creamy sauces or baked pasta dishes. However, keep in mind that cheese is a calorie-dense ingredient.