Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 ounces whole wheat penne (1.5 box, you can also use bow tie or rotini); 5 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon McCormick's salt-free all-purpose seasoning; ½ cup grapeseed oil (can also use olive oil); ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; ⅓ cup fresh basil leaf (chopped); 2 12 lbs grape tomatoes (washed and cut in halves); ¼ cup fresh parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

20 ounces whole wheat penne (1.5 box, you can also use bow tie or rotini)
5 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon McCormick's salt-free all-purpose seasoning
½ cup grapeseed oil (can also use olive oil)
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup fresh basil leaf (chopped)
2 12 lbs grape tomatoes (washed and cut in halves)
¼ cup fresh parmesan cheese

1
Mix together the garlic, salt, pepper, seasoning, oil, vinegar and basil to make a dressing.
2
Toss dressing with the tomatoes.
3
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours (or more).
4
Stir the tomatoes occasionally so they are evenly coated.
5
About 20 minutes before the marinating time is up, cook the pasta according to the instructions.
6
Drain and rinse under cold water.
7
Mix the pasta with the tomato mixture until evenly coated.
8
Add the Parmesan cheese and mix again.
9
You can serve immediately or put back in the fridge to use later.
10
You can sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese when serving, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 ounces whole wheat penne (1.5 box, you can also use bow tie or rotini), 5 garlic cloves, minced, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Garden Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad

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