*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        GARDEN TOMATO PASTA SALAD

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Wagon Wheel Pasta
   1       c            Fresh Basil Leaves
  12       lg           Plum Tomatoes
   3       tb           Olive Oil
   3       lg           Garlic Cloves
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/4   ts           Ground Black Pepper

  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.
 


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