Cold Beer & Meat Sweats - Drool-Worthy Summertime Basil, Mozzarella, & Tomato Picnic Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• Al Dente Vegetable Rotini 1 lb
• EVOO Drizzles
• Salt 1 T (To Taste)
• Pepper 1 T (To Taste)
• Turkey (or regular) Pepperoni 1 Bag, 4.5oz, Diced
• BelgGioioso Mozzarella Pearls 8 oz Bag
• Fresh Basil Chopped (Optional)
• Parmesan Cheese 3/4 Cup (+ 2 T)
• Red Tomatoes 2, Chopped, Strained
• Red Bell Pepper 1/2 of Pepper, Sliced, Diced
• Green Bell Pepper 1/2 of Pepper, Sliced, Diced
• Garlic Cloves 2, Minced
• Chopped Black Olives 2.25 oz
• EVOO 1/2 Cup
• White Wine Vinegar 1/2 Cup
• Parmesan Cheese 2 T
• Diced Bell Peppers 2 T
• Chopped Black Olives 1/4 Cup
• Dried Onion Powder 1 t
• Dried Oregano 1 t
• Dried Basil 1 T
• Dried Parsley 1 T
• Garlic Powder 1/2 t
• Italian Dressing Base, Penzys 1 T (Optional)
• White Sugar 1 t
• Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste
• Large Boiling Pot 1
• Strainer 1
• Large Wooden Cutting Board 1
• Chef Knife 1
• Colander 1
• Large Plastic or Wooden Slotted Spoon 1
• Medium Glass Mixing Bowl 1
• Wooden Spoon 1
• Whisk 1
• Large Glass Mixing Bowl 1
• Plastic Wrap 1 Sheet