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If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably noticed, along with my craft projects, I've been sharing lots of homemade meals. I love to cook and am always on the hunt for new recipes to try. Today, though, I'm sharing a simple macaroni salad recipe using Tuscanini Foods' Fusilli Tricolori Pasta* ($3.99 for 16 ounce bag).

I chose the Tricolori because it's one of my kids' favorite pastas. To start, simply follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta. While the pasta is cooking, start slicing and dicing your peppers and onions. I didn't have celery, so I used some sliced carrots in the salad for an extra crunch. You can really add any vegetable that you fancy. My husband even likes peas in his macaroni salad!

Once the pasta is drained and cooled, add it to a large bowl with your pepper and onions. Add one cup of mayonaise (or more or less depending upon your taste), one tablespoon of vinegar (regular or rice vinegar as I used) and salt & pepper. Mix all ingredients together. Chill before serving.

Easy peasy and oh-so-delicious! I really enjoyed the Tuscanini pasta brand. If you've never heard of them, here is some info:

From the rolling hills of Italy, Tuscanini Foods is rolling out a new lineup of gourmet food products that bring the taste of Italy to your table for a truly authentic Italian dining experience.

This superior brand of foods is imported from Italy, famously identified for its traditions and age-old recipes. From the mountainous Dolomite region to the idyllic Sardinia Island, products are sourced from artisans that specialize in offering only the best quality ingredients.

The host of products from Tuscanini - from naturally sparkling cold pressed beverages to bronze cut Italian pasta - allow consumers to cook-up original homemade Italian favorites and provide delicious gourmet options for year-round cooking.

Distributed by NJ-based Kayco (www.kayco.com), a leader in specialty food products, Tuscanini (www.tuscaninifoods.com) products meet the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship and gourmet cuisine. All products are produced with natural ingredients, nothing artificial and are certified OU kosher.

Stay tuned for more recipes - including additional pasta ones using Tuscanini Foods.

Jeanine

* Note: I received samples from Tuscanini Foods. However, all opinions, text, images, etc. are honest and my own. This blog does not contain any content that might present a conflict of interest. Affiliate links and/or monetary compensation will always be disclosed.