Easy Rotini Pasta Salad

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Easy Rotini Pasta Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Rotini or other small pasta
  • 2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets (from 1 head broccoli)
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 red onion peeled and cut into strips
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces prepared Italian salad dressing or homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta and 1 minute pasta al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
  2. Meanwhile, combine broccoli florets, bell peppers, and onion in a large bowl. Stir in cold pasta. Add Parmesan cheese and salad dressing and toss until uniformly combined.
  3. Place in a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
  4. Stir carefully before serving. Add more salad dressing as needed to keep the pasta from drying out.

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