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Bow-Tie Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipe by: Alley

"My aunt and mom created this recipe. It is a family favorite and a great item to bring to picnics and potlucks."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook15 m
  • Ready In3 h 35 m
  • 1Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • 2Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
  • 3Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
  • 4Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
  • 5Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
  • 6Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.
Footnotes
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.
Ingredients
  • 12 servings
  • 317 cals
  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli florets
  • 1 (10 ounce) basket cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    317
    16%
  • Fat:
    12.4
    19%
  • Carbs:
    43.5
    14%
  • Protein:
    7.7
    15%
  • Cholesterol:
    15
    5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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