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                       GARDEN TOMATO PASTA SALAD

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Wagon Wheel Pasta
  1       c            Fresh Basil Leaves
 12       lg           Plum Tomatoes
  3       tb           Olive Oil
  3       lg           Garlic Cloves
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/4   ts           Ground Black Pepper

 Cook pasta according to package directions. Coarsely chop basil. Peel
 and seed tomatoes, then coarsely chop.Mince garlic.
     Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, salt,
 pepper and garlic to skillet; cook covered until thickened, about 8
 min. Do not overcook. Add basil leaves to sauce; stir to heat
 through. Pour over pasta; mix to combine.
     May be served hot or chilled.



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