Tomato Basil Pasta Salad
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
10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 2hours
Prep Time
10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 2hours
Ingredients
  • 1lb Rotini Pasta
  • 2lb tomatoesdiced
  • 4cloves garlicminced
  • 1tsp salt
  • pepperto taste
  • 1/2c olive oil
  • 1/3c basilchopped
  • 1/4c Parmesan cheesegrated
Instructions
  1. Mix together the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, and rinse under cold water; drain.
  3. Mix pasta with tomato mixture until well-combined. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.