CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD

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Farmers' market basil and produce mixed with bow-ties and Parmesan make the perfect pasta salad to serve at your next backyard get-together.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, (9 ounces)
2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods, strings removed (12 ounces)
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 medium carrots (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
1 cup light creamy Caesar 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.
Meanwhile, mix bell peppers, carrots, basil and cheese in very large (4-quart) bowl. Mix dressing and milk in small bowl with wire whisk. Add dressing mixture, pasta and pea pods to bell pepper mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg