Pasta Salad for a Crowd
This is my go-to pasta salad for a big crowd! It's great for showers, picnics, parties, you name it! My mother-in-law taught me to make it. It is easy and very versatile. Tastes best when refrigerated overnight.
garden rotini pasta
3
pounds
steam-in-bag frozen broccoli florets
2
(16 ounce) packages
tomatoes, chopped
6
Italian-style salad dressing
2
(16 ounce) bottles
Cheddar cheese, cubed
16
ounces
salt
1
tablespoon
ground black pepper
1
tablespoon
garlic powder
1
tablespoon
onion powder
1
tablespoon
 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
  Rinse cooked pasta in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot. Add broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve cold.
