Caprese Pasta Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

red pepper, roasted with seeds removed or 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, liquid removed

1/3

cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp

red wine vinegar

2 tbsp

minced shallots

1 tbsp

raw honey

1 tsp

minced garlic

1/2 tsp

cracked pepper

tsp kosher salt

1 16 ounce package

rotini pasta

8 oz

mozzarella pearls or cubed fresh mozzarella

1/2

cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 lb

red cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 lb

yellow grape tomatoes, halved

2 tsp

dried italian seasoning

1 tsp

garlic powder

sprinkle of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup

light olive oil