Tomato Gouda Basil Pasta

I love, love, love the Food Network magazine. They always have creative ideas and the best recipes (with pictures!). This was in the July edition and was soooo good! Sorry for the crappy picture, it was taken on my phone and doesn't do it justice.

Ingredients:
Kosher sea salt
12 ounces penne pasta (I used the fun kind in the picture)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I used olive oil mayo by Kraft)
1/4 cup whole milk (I used 1%)
1/4 cup white vinegar, plus more if needed
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotles (I used more, to taste)
1 10-ounce package grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/2 pound smoked gouda cheese, cut into small cubes
24 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.

2. Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the adobo sauce in a small bowl, tasting for seasing.

3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, tomatoes and gouda. Stir in the basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving. I served it hot and it was also delicious that way!

Here is the original recipe:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/spicy-pasta-salad-with-smoked-gouda-tomatoes-and-basil-recipe/index.html