Billy's Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 250g of penne pasta
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup of black olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, bell peppers, red onion, black olives and parsley. Mix together gently.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta mixture and mix until everything is combined.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked pasta.
• This dish can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
• It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to two days.
• This dish can be easily adapted to suit your own tastes and preferences.