Warm Pasta Salad

Warm Pasta Salad

I love this recipe. Marinated veggies are tossed with hot pasta to create a fragrant and tasty variation on pasta salad. You can play around with choice of herbs.  I like to add capers, too, or even toss in a little Parmesan cheese at the end. It can be served right away- slightly warm or even chilled.

Warm Pasta Salad

 1 lb. Plum tomatoes, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped, I use sweet onion or you can use green onions

4oz. Fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ c. fresh parsley, chopped

1 T. dried basil

1 t. dried oregano

½ c. olive oil

¼ c. red wine vinegar

3 T. balsamic vinegar

Dash of hot red pepper flakes

Salt to taste

1 lb. Uncooked pasta

Combine all ingredients, except pasta and chill overnight. . Cook pasta, drain and toss with tomato mixture. Mixture should be served right away. Serves 6.