Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) bag penne pasta
• 4 carrots, shredded
• 1 cup semi sun-dried tomato, sliced
• 10 pieces garlic, finely sliced (in food processor)
• 1 cup fresh sweet basil (torn into large pieces)
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the penne till al dente. Drain, coat with a little olive oil in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add shredded carrots, tomatoes and olive oil and mix well.

3. 3

   Sliced garlic to be sautéed in olive oil in low heat till garlic is soft but not brown.

4. 4

   Add the sautéed garlic into the mixing bowl and mix well.

5. 5

   Add salt to taste and finally add lots of fresh basil. Mix together.

6. 6

   Serve cool.

7. 7

   Important note: Do not wash pasta in cold water. It is a very unnatural thing for the pasta and will alter the texture of it. Always drain and add a little olive oil to 'loosen' it.

8. 8

   Never, never, never rinse pasta in tap water!