Title: American pasta salad
 Categories: Salad
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1 lb Pasta shells
      2 c  Mayonnaise
    1/4 c  Parmesan cheese, grated
    1/4 c  Red wine vinegar
      1 ts Dried oregano
      1 ts Dried thyme
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Pepper
    1/2 ts Garlic powder
      6    Hard boiled eggs, peeled and
           -chopped
      1 c  Mozzarella cheese, diced
      1    Red bell pepper, coarsely
           -chopped
      4    Scallion, finely chopped
 
  In a large pot of boiling water, cook oasta until tender. Meanwhile,
  in a large bowl, blend the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, vinegar,
  oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain and rinse
  pasta and add to the mayonnaise mixture; mix well . Add the chopped
  eggs, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, and scallions. Mix just until
  combined. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for serveral hours or
  overnight to blend flavors.
  
  NOTES : Add some diced salami or pepperoni and the salad becomes a
  whole meal in itself. For flavor variations, add 1/2 teaspoon
  dillweed or basil