Pasta Salad With Roasted Tomatoes And Peppers

Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 8 plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
• 1 small green pepper, quartered, ribs and seeds removed
• 1 cup dried macaroni or 1 cup other pastas
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon dried basil (or fresh)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated or shaved)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 200. place tomatoes and peppers, cut side down on a baking rack set onto a baking sheet. roast for 20-30 minutes or until skins are easily removed.
• 2 spray or brush vegetables with olive oil and continue to roast until tomatoes become a dark red color, about 2 hours. remove from oven and chop into small pieces.
• 3 meanwhile, cook and drain pasta. place into a mixing bowl. add the onions, tomatoes and peppers, toss to combine.
• 4 mix together the vinegar, mustard, parsley, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. beat with a whisk to combine. pour over the pasta, add the cheese and toss again. serve at room temperature.