Pasta Primavera Salad

Yummy. We really like this dish. The boys really like this dish.

1 cup diced carrots (3 carrots)
2 cups diced yellow squash (2 small squash)
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup diced red bell pepper
2 cups halved sugar snap peas
8 oz. penne or rotini pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tbs. lemon juice
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (2 shallots)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare large ice water bath. Add carrots to water, and simmer 2 minutes. Add squash, and cook 2 minutes more. Add broccoli and bell pepper, and cook 2 minutes more. Add sugar snap peas, and cook 2 minutes more.
Scoop vegetables from simmering water with strainer. Transfer to ice water bath. Drain when cool, and pat dry.
Bring pot of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta, and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in large serving bowl. Stir in shallots and garlic. Add pasta, blanched vegetables, tomatoes, and cheese, and toss to coat with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.