This is a good refrigerator staple that satisfies and is simple to make. Good for when you are in a hurry because it's already made and sitting in the fridge.

1 box (1 lb) medium shell or piccolini pasta
1 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 can large black olives
1 can artichoke hearts
1 large clove garlic
(optional 1/4 purple or red onion)
Zesty Italian dressing

Boil pasta with salt until al dente - drain and rinse with cold water - set aside

Cut peppers in half - drain olives - drain artichoke hearts. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT dressing into food processor and pulse until everything is finely chopped.

Pour this mixture into cooled pasta and stir until blended. Now add 1/4- 1/3 bottle Zesty Italian dressing - stir and taste - add more dressing if desired.

This will keep well in a covered plastic container in the fridge. Always ready as an entre' or side dish to go with burgers, fish or any of the usual summer foods.