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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (252g) Recipe makes 6 servings |
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| Calories 488 | ||
| Calories from Fat 185 | (38%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 20.6g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 13.7g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% | |
| Sodium 463mg | 19% | |
| Potassium 493mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.4g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 17% | |
| Sugars 5.4g | ||
| Protein 12.9g | 25% | |
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 2 lbs plum tomatoes or roma tomatoes, diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- fresh basil leaf, chopped,to taste (I use about 1/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh is best)
Directions
1
Mix together the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil.2
Refrigerate 2 hours.3
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, and rinse under cold water; drain.4
Mix pasta with tomato mixture until well-combined.5
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.6
Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: LaurelAnn
On Sep 18, 2009
This was a great salad with excellent taste - just right for summer. My family loved it - thanks for the recipe!
From: DSimone
On Aug 30, 2009
This is the lightest pasta salad I've ever tasted! The flavor of fresh basil makes this the perfect summer salad for Italian cooks. I used shredded cheese for a nice added texture. Yummy!
From: Bev
On Jul 29, 2002
Manda, as I sit here eating this delicious pasta salad I will tell you that this recipe is excellent! So very easy to make and so very full of flavor! I do love a good pasta salad and this is one of the best, most refreshing ones I have tried. This would be great for a picnic, summertime supper or even as a quick lunch the next day! Could very easily be packed into a lunch to take along. Thank you for submitting this wonderful recipe, Manda! I will definitely be making this one again!
From: acid.
On Mar 6, 2003
I have made this pasta salad about 5 times now and think it is absolutely wonderful. It is very easy to make and quite delicious. I like using flavored oils such as garlic or hot peppers. I also add a couple more tablespoons of oil. To spice it up a bit I like to finely mince a jalapeno and add it in too.
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