Summer Picnic Pasta Salad | Share the Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 box whole-wheat penne
• 1 C. frozen (or fresh peas)
• 1/2 C. grated carrot
• 1/2 C. artichoke hearts (sliced)
• 1/4 C. sun-dried tomatoes (diced (or fresh halved grape tomatoes))
• 1 sm. can sliced black olives
• 3-5 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/4 C. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbs. fat-free Italian dressing (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste