Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

Based on 8 servings per recipe.

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 8 leaves fresh basil
• 1 clove fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 small roasted red bell peppers (canned ok)
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large sweet yellow onion, sliced

Preparation

1. Puree mayonnaise, basil, garlic, vinegar, and peppers together in a food processor or blender.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat.
4. Add sliced onion and saute until the onion caramelizes (turns soft and lightly brown).
5. Combine pasta, caramelized onions and sauce in a large bowl.
6. Pasta salad may be eaten immediately or it may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.