This very quick pasta dish uses fresh tomatoes and basil tossed with Italian salad dressing and Parmesan cheese. It's a great meal to prepare in the summer after a long day in the garden!
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
- 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the penne pasta in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.