Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Ingredients

 * 1 (6 ounces) jar marinated artichoke hearts
 * 1 (8 ounces) package rotini pasta, uncooked
 * 1 (7 ounces) jar roasted red peppers, drained and julienned
 * ½ lb smoked mozzarella cheese, cubed (may substitute smoked gouda)
 * 1½ cups baby spinach leaves
 * 2¼ ounces chopped green chilies, drained
 * ½ cup mayonnaise
 * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cook Pasta according to package directions and drain.
 * 2) Chop artichokes, and save the marinade in the jar.
 * 3) Mix the Pasta with the artichokes, roasted peppers, mozzarella, spinach, and green chilies, stirring to mix well.
 * 4) In a small bowl, blend the artichoke marinade with the Mayonnaise, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and black pepper.
 * 5) Toss with Pasta mixture, until everything is evenly coated.
 * 6) Chill before serving, several hours is best.