Sicilian Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. Buitoni tricolor pasta
1/3 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 c. water
4 Tbsp. white wine
1 tsp. basil leaves
10 sun dried tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. rosemary, ground
1/8 tsp. thyme, ground
1/8 tsp. marjoram, ground
1/8 tsp. oregano, ground
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
1 (6 oz.) can whole black pitted olives, drained

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large skillet, simmer oil, garlic, onions and parsley until tender. Combine tomato paste and water.
Add the tomato puree, wine and seasonings.
Continue to simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
Add bell peppers. Simmer an additional 2 minutes until tender.
Pour over pasta and blend.
Garnish with black olives.
Chill approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Serve cold.