Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
10 cups
- Serves:
- 10-12
ingredients
- 20 ounces whole wheat penne (1.5 box, you can also use bow tie or rotini)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon McCormick's salt-free all-purpose seasoning
- 1⁄2 cup grapeseed oil (can also use olive oil)
- 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄3 cup fresh basil leaf (chopped)
- 2 1⁄2 lbs grape tomatoes (washed and cut in halves)
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parmesan cheese
directions
- Mix together the garlic, salt, pepper, seasoning, oil, vinegar and basil to make a dressing.
- Toss dressing with the tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours (or more). Stir the tomatoes occasionally so they are evenly coated.
- About 20 minutes before the marinating time is up, cook the pasta according to the instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Mix the pasta with the tomato mixture until evenly coated. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix again.
- You can serve immediately or put back in the fridge to use later.
- You can sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese when serving, if desired.
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