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Tomato-basil Pasta Salad
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
Tasty pasta salad. Great for the summer.
Ingredients:
3 lg.ripe tomatoes(about 11/2lbs) coarsely chopped(31/2c.)
1/3 c. chopped red onion
1/4c extra-virgin olive oil
2tbs red wine vinegar
1tsp. minced garlic
1/2tsp ea. salt and pepper
1/4tsp dried oregano
12 oz. fusilli pasta(or your favorite pasta)
1c fresh basil leaves,cut in thin strips
Directions:
1. Put tomatoes,onion,olive oil,vinegar,garlic,salt,pepper and oregano in a large bowl;toss.
2. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 mins. or till tomatoes release their juices,tossing occasionally..
3. Cook pasta as package directs. Drain and add to the bowl with tomatoes;lightly toss Let come to room temp.. Add basil;toss Serve or refrigerate up to 1 day.
By RecipeOfHealth.com