Veggie Pasta Salad

1 (8 ounce) package pasta spirals

¼ cup diced sweet onion

1 green bell pepper, seeded and minced

½ fresh hot chile pepper, seeded and minced

2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 cucumber, seeded and chopped

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup tomato sauce

¼ cup lime juice

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta spirals at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until cool; drain.

Toss drained pasta, sweet onion, green bell pepper, chile pepper, tomatoes, and cucumber together in a large bowl.

Whisk olive oil, tomato sauce, lime juice, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; drizzle over the pasta mixture and stir to coat.

Chill in refrigerator 2 hours; stir to serve.