Whole Wheat Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry whole wheat pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2/3 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Boil pasta in salted water until Al Dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat 1T of EVOO in a medium pan over medium heat. Add pepperoni and cook until it becomes crispy.

3. 3

   Then add the onion and cook for 2 minutes or until it becomes soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Add garlic and cook for an additional minute and add the pasta.

5. 5

   Add water and the peas and stir the pan.

6. 6

   Cook until water is evaporated or absorbed and pour dish onto a large plate.

7. 7

   Place in refrigerator to cool and top with remaining EVOO before serving!