Meals Matter

Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad

Contributed By: gelibeli8
Woman's Day

Ingredients

3 Large ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), coarsely chopped (3 1/2 cups)

1/3 cup Chopped red onion

1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp Red wine vinegar

1 tsp Minced garlic

1/2 tsp Each salt and pepper

1/4 tsp Dried oregano

12 oz Fusilli pasta (or your favorite pasta)

1 cup Fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Preparation

1. Put tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano in a large bowl; toss. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes or until tomatoes release their juices, tossing occasionally.

2. Cook pasta as package directs. Drain and add to bowl with tomatoes; lightly toss. Let come to room temperature. Add basil; toss. Serve or refrigerate up to 1 day.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 4
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 242
Total Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 36
Protein: 7
Sodium: 152 mg
Fiber: 3