Corkscrew and Tomato Salad

• 1 lb corkscrew macaroni
• 12 cup olive oil
• 14 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 12 cup walnuts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh pepper
• 4 medium tomatoes

1. Cook the pasta"al dente" in 4 quarts of boiling salted water.
2. Drain, then cool the pasta under running water.
3. In a blender or food processor, puree the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and walnuts until smooth.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Halve the tomatoes, remove the seeds and chop into bits.
6. Combine with the beans and dressing in a bowl.
7. Pat the pasta dry and add it to the other ingredients.
8. Mix well.
9. Marinate for 30 minutes.

macaroni, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, clove garlic, walnuts, salt, fresh pepper, tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/corkscrew-and-tomato-salad-97538 (may not work)