Lunch: Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

12 ounces, weight Mostaccioli
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Whole Milk
2 teaspoons Adobo Sauce From Chipotle Peppers (or One Minced Chipotle Pepper)
2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Ground Black Pepper To Taste
10 ounces, weight Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
1/2 pound Smoked Gouda Cheese, Cut Into Small Cubes
24 whole Basil Leaves (chiffonade)

Instructions

Cook pasta until done. Drain and rinse in cold water until no longer hot. Set aside.
Mix mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, pepper, and adobo in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, stir together pasta, dressing, halved tomatoes, and cubed Gouda. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoons or two of vinegar if necessary. Stir in basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
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