Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Health Benefits It’s that time of the summer to make all things tomatoes! My garden has been slow for the first half of summer, but now tomatoes are ripening rapidly and we are trying to keep up with the bounty. One recipe we enjoy is this Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad. It is hearty, cheesy, flavorful, and takes advantage of the flavors of both fresh and sun dried tomatoes. Did you know that tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a known, powerful antioxidant? Eating fruits and vegetables rich in lycopene has been proven to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL). It also lowers the risk of some types of cancer and helps fight free radicals in your body that cause cell damage. More reasons to eat them in your favorite dishes! When making this pasta salad, take advantage of your pantry ingredients and garden harvest. Feel free to mix and match various pastas and types of tomatoes for a fun, colorful meal! Hearty, cheesy, pasta salad bursting with the flavors of fresh and sun-dried tomatoes! You might also enjoy