Spicy Pasta Salad

I LOVE this pasta salad! I first made it for my friend Susan's baby shower, and since then I made it for myself to eat for lunch all week. By the end of the week, I still wanted to eat more! It is super tasty and easy to make. The recipe is adapted from Pioneer Woman.

Spicy Pasta Salad with Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil

• 12 ounces pasta
  
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup milk
• 4 Tablespoons white vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• Ground Black Pepper To Taste
• 10 ounces grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 pound gouda cheese, cut into small cubes (the original recipe calls for smoked gouda but I used gouda)
  
• 8 chopped basil leaves
  

Cook pasta. Drain and rinse in cold water until no longer hot.

Mix mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, pepper, and adobo in a small bowl.

In a large bowl, stir together cool pasta, dressing, halved tomatoes, and cubed gouda. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Stir in basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

Enjoy!