Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Men Can Cook Chef Level: Featherweight

Yields 12 Servings

Intro

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is a simple summer recipe that is great for a cookout. Simple recipe with great flavor that can accompany any summer grill favorite from your hot dog to your T-bone steak! Also amazing with BBQ Ribs or Chicken. Make Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta for your next grill session! Give it a go and fill out the rest of your paper plate this summer around the picnic table or campfire.

Men you can do this!

Ingredients

1lb of Bowtie Pasta
8.5 oz of Julienned or diced Sun Dried Tomatoes in Oil
2 medium Tomatoes
¾ Cup of Pepperoni slices or cubes
12oz of Mozzarella or Provolone cubed
2 tsp of Red Wine Vinegar
6 tsp of olive oil
2 tsp of Salt
¾ ground pepper
1 Cup of julienned basil leaves
1 Cup of Grated parmesan cheese
1 TBS Garlic Paste

Directions

Cook the pasta as directed on the box with a small amount of oil to keep the pasta from sticking together.
Once cooked set the pasta aside and let it cool completely.
While the pasta cools dice up your 2 medium tomatoes, pepperoni, & mozzarella or provolone into cubes.
Add all of this to your completely cooled pasta in a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl make the dressing by add in the Vinegar, oil, julienned Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Salt, pepper, basil leaves, and garlic paste.
Mix this dressing up completely and then pour over the pasta.
Add the Grated parmesan Cheese and mix everything very well!
Cover the large bowl and refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving.
Remove and enjoy this with your favorite grilled meal.