TOMATO PASTA SALAD

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The only cooking done here is the pasta. Pasta salads are usually loaded with fat. This is a "heart healthy" low cal pasta salad. This is a good summer pasta salad for a barbeque or a picnic.

Provided by Tebo3759

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup buttermilk (or 2% milk)
1 lb fusilli, or other stout pasta
1 large tomatoes, diced
3 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (or other herb of your choice)

Steps:

Completely puree tomato in a food processor.
Add sugar, garlic, mayo, salt, pepper& buttermilk.
Process until smooth.
Boil pasta until al dente.
Drain and rinse under cold water.
Combine pasta with dressing in large bowl.
Top with diced tomato and basil.
Let sit in fridge for 30 minutes at least.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 266.3, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 9.7

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