Fresh Tomato-basil-asparagus Pasta Salad

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Fresh Tomato-basil-asparagus Pasta Salad

Description

My favorite kind of summer meal when tomatoes are peaking. You can also just chop up a large tomato versus using grape tomatoes. This is from SOuthern Living.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :14 Min

Cook Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 14 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 bow tie pasta


  • 1 fresh asparagus


  • 1cup bottled lemon vinaigrette


  • 1 fresh basil


  • 1 grape tomatoes


  • salt and pepper

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus, cut into 2" pieces, during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  • Stir together 1 cup bottled lemon vinaigrette and chopped basil. Pour 3/4 cup of dressing over pasta mixture. Stir in tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. COver and chill 1 hour. Toss with remaining dressing just before serving. Garnish with additional freshly basil.