Lemon Pasta Salad

Difficulty rating: 1 chefs' hat (out of 5)
Prep Time: 20 minutes

This recipe comes down to one thing: garden fresh cherry tomatoes, preferably Sun Gold cherry tomatoes.  The recipe is easy to make, is great on a hot summer day, and the kids absolutely devour it!

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb pasta - penne
• 1 lemon, rind and juice
• Extra lemon juice for a total of 1/3 cup
• ½ cup canola oil
• 1 bunch of basil (1 cup) Grow your own, it’s cheaper
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• Cherry tomato halves (about two cups)

Directions:
Cook the pasta and drain.  While the pasta is hot add the lemon juice, lemon rind, oil, salt and pepper.  When cooled add cheese and tomatoes.  Get it while you can.