Pasta Salad
["1 box tri-color pasta", "2 medium carrots, cut in strips", "1 green pepper, cut in strips", "1 red pepper, cut in strips", "1 medium zucchini, cut in strips", "1 medium yellow squash, cut in strips", "1 c. broccoli pieces", "1/2 c. diced red onion", "mushrooms (if desired)", "garlic powder/salt", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1 tsp. basil", "salt and pepper (optional)", "Italian salad dressing"]
["Cook pasta as directed; drain.", "(Add a small amount of butter or oil to prevent sticking.)", "Saute vegetables in garlic powder and butter about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.", "Add basil, salt and pepper.", "Stir into pasta.", "Add Italian dressing to taste. Toss well.", "Can sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired."]
["pasta", "carrots", "green pepper", "red pepper", "zucchini", "yellow squash", "broccoli pieces", "red onion", "mushrooms", "garlic", "butter", "basil", "salt", "Italian salad dressing"]