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Tomato Basil Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 large ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped (3 1/2 cups). 1/3 cup chopped sweet 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. 1 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips.
Directions:
Directions:
Put tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper and oregano in large bowl: toss. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes, or until tomatoes release their juices, tossing occasionally. Cook pasta as pkg directs. Drain and add to bowl with tomatoes. Lightly toss. Let mixture come to room temperature. Add basil, toss. Serve as is, or may refrigerate and serve cold.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Makes a great light lunch. I use it often.

 

 

 

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