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Hot Pasta with Cool Tomato Salsa

Hot Pasta with Cool Tomato Salsa

Prep and Cook Time 20 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1	package (9 ounces) uncooked refrigerated linguine or fettuccine
1	tablespoon olive oil
3‑1/2	cups chopped tomatoes (about 3 large)
1/4	cup chopped red onion
1/4	cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
1/2	teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/4	cup fat-free red wine or balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1/4	teaspoon salt
1/8	teaspoon black pepper
1/4	cup grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; toss with olive oil.
While pasta is cooking, combine tomatoes, onion, basil and garlic in medium bowl. Add dressing, salt and pepper; toss.
Top each portion of pasta with tomato salsa and 1 tablespoon cheese.

Hint

Give your salsa extra flavor, color and crunch by adding diced zucchini to the tomato mixture.

This recipe appears in: Pasta

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