Provencal pasta salad

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 small shallot, chopped
• 220 g ziti pasta (tubes)
• 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, patted dry and thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups thinly sliced ​​fresh basil
• 1/2 cup canned roasted sweet peppers, patted dry and thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into pieces

Preparation:

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
2. Add the pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
3. Add the artichokes, basil, roasted peppers, olives, and tomatoes to the same bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The pasta salad is best served immediately.