Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bowl

A colorful, grab-and-go pasta bowl gives classic pizza flavor in a chilled entree with whole grain rotini, marinara sauce, grape tomatoes, bell peppers, turkey pepperoni, mozzarella, and Italian dressing. Each serving provides 22 g protein and 9 g dietary fiber.  

Credits as: 2 oz eq whole grain-rich grain, 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, 3/8 cup red/orange vegetable, and 1/8 cup other vegetable 

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Instructions

1. Prepare pasta al dente. Do not overcook! Drain in a colander and cool briefly with running water. Once well-drained, transfer to a bowl or pan and toss with Italian seasoning.
2. Portion Italian dressing into 1 oz cups with lids.
3. In a 16-oz clear shaker salad bowl, layer a #30 disher marinara sauce, a #4 disher (1 cup) pasta, a #16 disher grape tomatoes, a #30 disher red bell peppers, a #30 disher green bell peppers, 8 turkey pepperoni slices, and 1 1/2 oz mozzarella.
4. Place dressing cup upside down inside domed lid or serve separately. Cover and refrigerate until service.