Ingredients

1

package (16 oz) rotini pasta

4

large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 4 cups)

1

large unpeeled cucumber, seeded, chopped (about 2 cups)

1/2

medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

1

cup spicy hot vegetable juice

1/3

cup red wine vinegar

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

teaspoons salt or to taste

1

teaspoon red pepper sauce

2/3

cup olive oil

1

cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.

In large bowl, mix pasta, tomatoes, cucumber and onion.

In small bowl, mix vegetable juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and red pepper sauce. Add oil; beat with whisk until blended. Stir in cilantro. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled. Stir before serving.