Tomato Parmesan Pasta Salad Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor (my preference), combine sundried tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and vinegar until tomatoes are chopped. Continue blending while drizzling in olive oil until mixed well.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot.
• Pour ⅔ of the dressing over the pasta. Add olives and toss together. Add remaining ingredients, tossing together and adding more dressing until the salad is coated to your liking (I use it all).
• Serve on a big platter with an extra sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
• This is an excellend side pasta but is substantial enough to be a meatless main dish.

TOMATO PARMESAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well and set aside. , In a large salad bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, shake dressing. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TOMATO-BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, and rinse under cold water; drain.
• Mix pasta with tomato mixture until well-combined.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO, BASIL AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except cheese.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add tomato mixture and cheese; mix lightly.