Tomato Spiral Toss

I love to make this pasta salad in the summer when tomatoes are abundant.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  uncooked spiral shaped pasta
• 2 1⁄2 cups  diced fresh tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 6  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Combine tomatoes and basil in a serving bowl and set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Drain pasta and add to tomato mixture.
5. Drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Serve immediately.