Ingredients

2 cups rotini pasta
2 bunches broccoli
1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1 4-ounce can sliced olives
1 4-ounce jar diced pimiento
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Separate broccoli flowerets and chop stalks. Steam broccoli 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain, plunge into cold water and drain well.

In a small bowl combine dressing with garlic, pepper, salt and basil. In a salad bowl combine pasta, broccoli, olives, pimiento, green pepper. Toss with salad dressing mixture and cheese. Serve cold.