Seven Layer Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (4 ounce) cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 (9 ounce) cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
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.