Italian Tomato and Pasta Salad
"Chunks of tomatoes and lots of Italian spices make this a real winner! From Lean and Luscious and Meatless."
photo by Kree
- Ready In:
- 18mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 4 cups cooked macaroni, any shape
- 2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes, drained, chopped into 1-inch chunks (reserve liquid)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
directions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well.
- Add small amounts of tomato liquid until pasta is evenly moistened.
- Chill several hours to blend flavors.
- Mix well before serving.
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Reviews
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This was a very nice change from the ordinary mayo-packed pasta salad. The tomatoes and spices gave it a nice flavor. The only change I made was to use soy parmesan cheese. It did seem like it was lacking something, though, so next time I try it I think I'll add more soy parm and spices, and possibly use balsamic vinegar instead of red wine. But there will be a next time!
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This was a very nice change from the ordinary mayo-packed pasta salad. The tomatoes and spices gave it a nice flavor. The only change I made was to use soy parmesan cheese. It did seem like it was lacking something, though, so next time I try it I think I'll add more soy parm and spices, and possibly use balsamic vinegar instead of red wine. But there will be a next time!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Whisper
Macedon, NY
I live near Rochester NY with my husband and our 18-year-old cat, Fluffy. It's actually Fluffy's house, but he allows us to live here as long as we pamper him and feed him generously. Our daughter, Kree, whom some of you know from Zaar, is also living with us again while she begins a new business venture in real estate. She's the one who got me hooked on Zaar and taught me to try new recipes rather than stay in the cooking rut I was in.
In my free time I like to take long rides or sit by the water, both of which I find very relaxing. I also like to do counted cross-stitch and read. I dabble in photography, always looking for that elusive 'perfect' shot. I did more cooking before I started working full-time, and plan to again when I retire (still years away, but dreaming).
