This pasta salad is perfect for feeding a large crowd and easy to make with rotini pasta, cheese, tomatoes, broccoli, and zesty Italian salad dressing.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
141 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot.
Step 3
Add steamed broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to pasta in the pot; mix well.
Step 4
Refrigerate pasta salad until chilled, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve cold.