Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad

Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 min.
Chilling Time: 8 hrs.
Total Time: 8 Hrs. 30 min.Ingredients:2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 Tablespoon bacon flavor bits or chips
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions:Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. 1) Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
2) While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
3) In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder.
4) Stir in pasta. Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
5) Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon bits and parsley.
6) Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours.