Pizza Pasta Salad

-Rachael Ray, slightly modified

1 lb. wagon wheel pasta, cooked al dente

Mix and add to pasta mixture while it is still hot:
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/3 to 1/4 cup olive oil
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Cool to room temperature, then add:

2 plum tomatoes, seeded & chopped

½ medium red onion, chopped

1 small green bell pepper, seeded & chopped

2 sticks pepperoni, casing removed & cut into small dice (or 5 oz. pepperoni minis)

1/2 to 1 lb. Fresh mozzarella cheese, diced