Quick and Easy Veggie Pasta Salad

When you are pressed for time through the week; the last thing you want to do is cook a huge meal.  You have laundry, baths, The Big Bang Theory...what's a mom to do?  Turn a super easy side dish into the main course!  What's better than pasta salad?  You can prepare a huge pot of pasta and individualize each serving to every picky eater you have! This not only allows you to please everyone, but also to be creative and discover wonderful, new flavor combinations. 

Here is my standard take on this enigmatic meal:

Quick and Easy Pasta Salad

• 12 oz (or a small box) pasta -whichever you prefer or have on hand
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can corn
• 1 can peas
• 1 cup of creamy italian dressing
• parmesan cheese to taste

Cook /drain/rinse pasta in cold water.  Drain and rinse all vegetables. Throw pasta, vegetable, and dressing into big bowl and toss well.  Sprinkle pasta with pamesan cheese. 
Other awesome additions:

• chopped onions
• olives
• tomatoes
• asparagus
• broccoli

Enjoy and don't forget to pack the rest for lunch tomorrow!