Antipasto Pasta Salad

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I wanted to make a pasta salad and my husband wanted me to make an antipasto so this is my compromise.  The best of both worlds!

Ingredients:

1 lb of pasta (I like curly pasta for this like fusilli, rotini etc.)
1 cup of sliced green and black olives
1 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers julienned
2 cups of pre-made italian salad dressing
1/2 lb of genoa salami cubed
1/2 lb of pepperoni cubed
1 lb of provolone cheese cubed

Preparation:

Boil pasta according to package directions, drain and put in a large bowl.  Drizzle pasta with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.  Add sliced olives and roasted red peppers to pasta and salad dressing.  Toss well to coat.  Cover and refrigerate until pasta is completely cooled.  Once cooled add cubbed meats and cheese and toss to combine.  Serve cold.

Orzo with Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms

Super easy side dish with ingredients that I always have on hand.

Ingredients:

1 lb orzo pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 package of sliced mushrooms

1 small onion diced

Boil pasta according to package directions.  While pasta is cooking heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.  Add onion and sautee for a few minutes until starting to brown, add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until both onions and mushrooms are caramelized and tender.  Drain orzo and add to skillet with onions and mushroom.  Sitr to combine.