Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad Recipe #33329
I got the basis for this recipe from my cousin's wife, who absolutely adores the taste of fresh basil! This is a great, simple summer pasta salad, with a nice light blend of flavors. FRESH basil is a must on this one!! This salad is great alongside BBQ chicken. Easy, and yummy!! Prep. time includes marinating time.
by Manda
2¼ hours | 2 hours prep
SERVES 6 -8
- 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)
- Mix together the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil.
- Refrigerate 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, and rinse under cold water; drain.
- Mix pasta with tomato mixture until well-combined.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
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