Tenia’s Chilled Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry rainbow radiatore pasta
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.

In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, onions, bell pepper and celery.

In a glass jar, combine the sugar, oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika and pepper. Shake well to mix. Pour dressing over salad, toss to coat evenly.