Breezy Summer Pasta

The contrast of chilled garden-fresh ingredients tossed with hot cooked pasta and a light dressing makes our Breezy Summer Pasta one colorful and flavorful meal idea!

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/2 medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, dill, salt, and pepper; mix well. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
    
2. Meanwhile, in a soup pot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a bowl. Cover pasta with chilled tomato mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.

Note

How about finishing off this light meal with a refreshing bowl of fruit salad?