Instructions: * OR 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

NOTE: Make Dressing First.... Make
dressing in a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red pepper, garlic, and basil; shake until well combined. Cook pasta: In a large kettle bring 3 quarts water, salt and salad oil to a boil. Add pasta; bring back to boiling; cook uncovered stirring occasionally with long fork to prevent sticking, just until tender. about 7 to 8 minutes. Do not over cook. Drain well; do not rinse.

Turn into large bowl; add dressing; toss to combine. Cool completely. To pasta mixture, add green and red peppers, sliced mushrooms, provolone cheese, garbanzo beans, salami, olives, and parsley; toss lightly to combine. Turn into serving bowl; Refrigerate covered 1 hour.

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