Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil

Name: Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H20M0.000S
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces mostaccioli or penne; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo; 1 to 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Ground black pepper, to taste; 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 8 ounces smoked Gouda, cut into small cubes; 24 whole basil leaves, cut into a chiffonade

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Level: Easy

Total: 2 hr 20 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 15 min

Yield: 8 servings

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Ingredients

12 ounces mostaccioli or penne

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup whole milk

1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo

1 to 2 tablespoons white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

Ground black pepper, to taste

10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise

8 ounces smoked Gouda, cut into small cubes

24 whole basil leaves, cut into a chiffonade

Directions

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Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot. Set aside.
Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, stir together the pasta, mayonnaise dressing, halved tomatoes and cubed Gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, and even an extra teaspoon or two of vinegar if necessary. Stir in the basil. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours before serving.