Pasta Salad with basil

1 (16 ounce) package tri colored pasta rotini pasta or 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 2 quarts water 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons oil, for water 1 (1/8[...]

6 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 small garlic clove , minced 2 ounces fresh chives , chopped to yield 1/4 cup 9 ounces bocconcini[...]

1 lb small shell pasta , cooked,rinsed with cold water and set aside 1 1/2 cups fennel bulbs , cut in half lengthwise 1 large sweet onion , sliced 1/2 inch[...]

1 (20 ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2[...]

1 lb penne or 1 lb rotini pasta 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing 8 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni, cut into strips 1 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil ,[...]

1 (20 ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2[...]