Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad

By erinp

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), coarsely chopped (3 1/2 cups)
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 12 oz fusilli pasta (or your favorite pasta)
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Put tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano in a large bowl; toss. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes or until tomatoes release their juices, tossing occasionally.

2. Cook pasta as package directs. Drain and add to bowl with tomatoes; lightly toss. Let come to room temperature. Add basil; toss. Serve or refrigerate up to 1 day.