Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 4 ounces tricolor rotini (corkscrew) pasta, uncooked
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons commercial oil-free Italian dressing
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Combine tomato and water in a small bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain well. Chop tomato, and set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain. Combine tomato, pasta, cheese, and zucchini, tossing gently.
  • Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring well with a wire whisk. Add vinegar mixture to pasta mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill 1 hour. Toss gently before serving.