Penne With Plum Tomatoes And Cucumbers In Basil Vinaigrette

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs plum tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced in half moons
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped

Recipe

• 1 combine the tomatoes, oil, basil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
• 2 cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente, about 10 minute drain.
• 3 combine the pasta, tomato mixture, cucumber, red onion and red pepper. toss to blend.
• 4 serve at room temperature.