Then drain, cool, and build the salad the same way you would if you were using rotini ... make your usual recipe as discussed — but why not branch out and let lasagna inspire the pasta salad to new ...

That's what inspired this Creamy Noodle Bake recipe. It's an easy-prep supper ... but you can sub in almost any pasta you have on hand — penne, rotini or fusilli would also work well.