Garden tomato pasta salad

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsWagon Wheel Pasta
1cupFresh Basil Leaves
12largesPlum Tomatoes
3tablespoonsOlive Oil
3largesGarlic Cloves
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonGround Black Pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Coarsely chop basil. Peel and seed tomatoes, then coarsely chop.Mince garlic.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and garlic to skillet; cook covered until thickened, about 8 min. Do not overcook. Add basil leaves to sauce; stir to heat through. Pour over pasta; mix to combine.

May be served hot or chilled.