Tomato-basil Pasta Salad

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 12 ounces fusilli or 12 ounces your favorite pasta
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into thin strips

Recipe

• 1 put tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano in a large bowl; toss.
• 2 let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes or until tomatoes release their juices, tossing occasionally.
• 3 cook pasta as package directs.
• 4 drain and add to bowl with tomatoes; lightly toss.
• 5 let come to room temperature.
• 6 add basil; toss.
• 7 serve or refrigerate up to 1 day.