Italian Penne Pasta Salad

dry penne pasta

For the dressing: [see cook's note]

[0.7 oz] pkg Italian salad dressing mix [I used Good Seasons]

real mayonnaise

low fat half & half

red wine vinegar

each basil pesto & sugar

olive oil

Add-ins:

small diced red onion

diced green

red pepper

cubed deli pepperoni

cubed hard salami

sliced/whole kalamata olives

salt and black pepper

grated Parmesan cheese

Roma tomatoes (diced)

cubed mozzarella cheese

chopped green onions