Pasta Salad

6 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) bag penne pasta
  • 4 carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup semi sun-dried tomato, sliced
  • 10 pieces garlic, finely sliced (in food processor)
  • 1 cup fresh sweet basil (torn into large pieces)
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook the penne till al dente.
  2. 2
    Drain, coat with a little olive oil in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    Add shredded carrots, tomatoes and olive oil and mix well.
  4. 4
    Sliced garlic to be sauteed in olive oil in low heat till garlic is soft but not brown.
  5. 5
    Add the sauteed garlic into the mixing bowl and mix well.
  6. 6
    Add salt to taste and finally add lots of fresh basil.
  7. 7
    Mix together.
  8. 8
    Serve cool.
  9. 9
    Important note: Do not wash pasta in cold water.
  10. 10
    It is a very unnatural thing for the pasta and will alter the texture of it.
  11. 11
    Always drain and add a little olive oil to 'loosen' it.
  12. 12
    Never, never, never rinse pasta in tap water!

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