Tomato Pasta Salad

By emp1438

This is a great alternative to traditional pasta salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups tomatoes- chopped up
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 T. balsamic vinegar
• 3 T. chopped basil
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1 box bow-tie pasta
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup goat cheese (depending on your preference)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix all of the ingredients together except the pasta and goat cheese.
2. Let sit for approx. 1 hour - **Do not refrigerate - leave on kitchen counter**
3. Cook pasta to direction. Drain pasta and immediately add tomatoe mixture to the hot pasta.
4. Add cheese, mix and serve.