How Do You Make Pasta Salad With Tomatoes?
This yummy pasta salad always gets eaten quickly and it is very easy to prepare! It is perfect for picnics or backyard barbecues. It contains the goodness of garden fresh tomatoes, olive oil and fresh herbs. You can choose whole wheat pasta if you prefer. Step 1 Boil the Pasta In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta until done. It takes approximately 10 minutes, depending on the pasta used. Drain the pasta. Step 2 Mix All Ingredients Mix pasta and other ingredients in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Step 3 Refrigerate Before Serving Refrigerate, or serve immediately. The pasta is good hot or cold, but is best when the ingredients have time to mix well. Step 4 Garnishes and Substitutions *This pasta salad is excellent topped with shredded or Parmesan cheese. *Can be made with 1/8 cup dried basil instead of fresh basil. *May also be seasoned with cayenne pepper for extra spice. *Red wine vinegar can add a little zing to this dish.
