Sundried Tomato Parmesan Pasta Salad

By SuzyHomemakerGoneBad

This recipe is courtesy of Ina Garten and Ree Drummond. This is the version of the recipe that is posted on thepioneerwoman.com.

Ingredients

• SALAD:
• DRESSING INGREDIENTS
• 1 jar Sun-dried Tomatoes (7 Oz.)
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• _____
• 16 ounces, weight Corkscrew Pasta
• 1 jar Kalamata Or Assorted Olives
• 1 pint Ripe Cherry Tomatoes (cut In Halves)
• 10 leaves Basil (10-15 Leaves), Chopped Or Julienne
• 1-1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated

Preparation

Step 1

Dressing:

In a blender combine sundried tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and vinegar until tomatoes are chopped. Continue blending while drizzling in olive oil until mixed together.

Pasta:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot.

Pour 2/3 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.

Serve on a big platter with an extra sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.