Creamy Bacon Broccoli Pasta (Printer-Friendly)

Rotini pasta tossed with crisp broccoli, smoky bacon, and a sweet-sour creamy dressing.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pasta and Vegetables

01 - 16 oz rotini pasta
02 - 1 lb fresh broccoli, chopped, stems removed
03 - ½ cup diced red onion

→ Meat

04 - ½ lb cooked bacon, crumbled

→ Dressing

05 - 2 cups mayonnaise
06 - ½ cup red wine vinegar
07 - ½ cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tsp salt
09 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Prepare rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain thoroughly.
02 - Chop fresh broccoli and dice red onion. Cook bacon until crisp and crumble.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, mayonnaise dressing, chopped broccoli, and diced red onion. Stir to coat evenly.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Just before serving, fold in the crumbled cooked bacon to retain its crispness. Stir gently and serve chilled.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For added texture and sweetness, consider incorporating 1½ cups halved red grapes and 1 cup chopped pecans.

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