Pasta Recipes from Rina's Kitchen


Italian Confetti Pasta Salad 
Makes 6 servings              

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried or 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil
2 cups garden rotini pasta
1 cup fresh, diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced green and/or yellow bell peppers
1/2 cup sliced black olives
                   
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in
   cold water, and drain. 
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise,
   vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended.
   Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and
   olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir
   gently before serving.