Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
    1/3 cup red onion, chopped
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    12 ounces fusilli or 12 ounces your favorite pasta
    1 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into thin strips
Preparation
    Put tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano in a large bowl; toss.
    Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes or until tomatoes release their juices, tossing occasionally.
    Cook pasta as package directs.
    Drain and add to bowl with tomatoes; lightly toss.
    Let come to room temperature.
    Add basil; toss.
    Serve or refrigerate up to 1 day.

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