PRIMAVERA PASTA SALAD

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Need a dish to pass for a potluck? Here's a pasta salad tossed with a creamy dressing that's ready in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (9 oz)
2 cups fresh snow pea pods (12 oz), strings removed
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1 cup creamy Parmesan dressing
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods for last minute of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In very large (4-quart) bowl, mix bell peppers, carrots, basil and cheese. In small bowl, mix dressing and milk with wire whisk. Add dressing mixture, pasta and pea pods to bell pepper mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Maryam Omarzade
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This pasta salad is so delicious and refreshing! It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Rajiv
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good way to use up leftover vegetables.


Qadir Butt
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were fresh and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sachintha Banuka Maldeniyaarachchi
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I loved the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The dressing was light and refreshing, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again!


Zafran Mehmood
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This pasta salad was a bit too oily for my taste.


Roy Mathur
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Macy Langston
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.


Adi Zabzuni
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a picnic and it was a big success. Everyone loved it.


Nazim Virk
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious pasta salad.


M Tech Bangla
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the dressing was light and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.