Salads : Sicilian Penne Salad

• 1/2 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente
  
• 1/2 medium bell pepper julienned
  
• 1/2 medium onion, julienned
  
• 1/2 head fresh broccoli, cut into small florets
  
• 3 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage (about 1/2 cup)
  
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  

• 6 large cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  
• 2 to 3 tablespoons TABASCO® brand Garlic Pepper Sauce
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
  
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  

Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad and toss well. Refrigerate overnight. Serve on a bed of radicchio and garnish with fresh basil.

Makes 6 servings.