Monday, May 26, 2008

Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad

12 oz/170 g penne pasta
1/4 cup/60 mL Watkins Garlic & Parsley
Grapeseed Oil
1/4 cup/60 mL water
3 tbsp/45 mL Watkins Tomato & Basil Snack &
Dip Seasoning
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Onion & Garlic Pepper
1 cup/250 mL cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup/60 mL green onions, chopped
1/4 cup/60 mL sliced black olives
4 oz/113 g mozzarella cheese, cubed (or fresh)
1/4 cup/60 mL Parmesan cheese
Watkins Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper,
to taste (optional)

Cook pasta according to package until al dente.
Rinse with cold water and drain.
Mix oil, water, Snack & Dip Seasoning and Onion
& Garlic Pepper together in small bowl. Set aside.
Combine vegetables with pasta and dressing and
mix thoroughly. Add cheeses, adjust salt and pepper
if desired and chill for at least three hours to
allow flavors to develop.

Makes 12 servings.

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