Bruschetta pasta is exactly what it sounds like — a delicious recipe that combines two of my favorite dishes, tomato bruschetta and pasta. Technically the term “bruschetta” refers to the toasted bread component of the classic Italian snack or appetizer, but the tomato topping is what is more commonly associated with the word. That tomato topping – tomatoes, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, garlic, etc –  is what is taken here and served with pasta shells, to create a flavorful chilled pasta salad. The typical carb of toasted, grilled bread is simply replaced with a different, yet just as delicious, option. Italians may not approve of this combination of two of their popular cuisines, but I most certainly do! And once you try it out I think you will too.