Pasta Salad with Rocket and Tomato Dressing

1. 1. Place the tomatoes, garlic and rocket leaves in a bowl.
2. Add the olive oil and season well with the salt and pepper.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. 2. Cook the pasta in plenty of lightly salted boiling water for 8 -1 0 minutes until al dente.
5. Rinse well with cold water and drain thoroughly.
6. Tossi the pasta with the chilled tomato mixture and serve.
7. Cook's notes: Serve this salad warm - simply toss the hot, drained pasta into the chilled tomato sauce.
8. If they are available, plum tomatoes taste delicious in this recipe.
9. Preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes + 2 hours chilling Freezingi not recommended You don't have to travel to Italy to enjoy wild rughetta, a spiky green-leaved plant with a strong peppery flavour.
10. Most supermarkets now sell rocket, a slightly milder cultivated variety.
11. If you can't find it, use spinach or a mixture of lamb's lettuce and watercress.
12. Variation: Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 oz (15 g) grated parmesan cheese.