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Tomato Basil Pasta Salad Recipe


Tomato Basil Pasta Salad Recipe
I was given this recipe by a coworker several years ago and made it a regular in my household. I serve it when we have card parties and I have also served it at bridal and baby showers. Everyone loves the blend of spices and fresh tomatoes. A must... More

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Ingredients
  • 5 cups bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves snipped
  • 3 large tomatoes coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain and cool.
  3. In small mixing bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.
  4. In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, basil and tomatoes.
  5. Pour vinaigrette over top and toss together.
  6. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  7. Add pine nuts and cheese just before serving.

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I was just looking for a pasta salad other than mine to take to a group in a few weeks and this will be it. Thanks for making my life easy!


My pleasure. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I always double the recipe because it is loved by all.


Do you use the dark or light colored balsamic vinegar?


I use the dark but I'm guessing both would be really good.


My family loved this dish. Thanks for the wonderful ideas. you are usually the first person i go to when looking for something to cook.


Your welcome. Glad you like it.


Looks like I found just what I was looking for!! Thank you


I like the idea of putting mustard in. Thanx for the gr8 idea!


OMG.........simply a wonderful pasta!


Oh my goodness YUM this is must try.


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