Tomato-Pasta Salad

 

1

package (7 ounces) small pasta shells

2

medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

2

medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)

2

garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/4

cup chopped fresh parsley

2

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

2

teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper

• 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• 2 Mix remaining ingredients. Toss pasta and tomato mixture. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.