I like to cook a package of bowtie pasta, then add some coarsely chopped celery, a small jar of chopped pimientos, a coarsely chopped tomato, a can of ripe olives (coarsely chopped), and about a cup of grated mild cheddar cheese. Add some Italian salad dressing and toss everything together. Makes a nice big bowl. It's even better the next day -- if there are leftovers.