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Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked farfalle pasta bow-tie, 4 oz., or other types of pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli flowerets
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped (1 ½ cups)
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 6 oz.
  • 2 tablespoons bacon bits
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook and drain pasta.
  • Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain.
  • Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder in medium bowl. Stir in pasta.
  • Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Top with bacon bits and parsley.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours.
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