Ingredients
Method
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water until completely cool, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in the slaw dressing until every piece of pasta is evenly coated.
- Add the sliced cucumbers and halved cherry tomatoes. Toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Rinse the pasta under cold water immediately after draining. This stops the cooking and brings the pasta to the right temperature for absorbing the dressing without the heat breaking it down.
Marzetti Slaw Dressing is the recommended choice for its creamy, slightly tangy flavor that coats the pasta beautifully. Any brand of slaw dressing works.
The 1-hour chill time is important. The pasta absorbs the dressing and the flavors come together into something significantly more cohesive than the freshly tossed version.
Add a splash more dressing right before serving if the pasta has absorbed it all during the chill.
Marzetti Slaw Dressing is the recommended choice for its creamy, slightly tangy flavor that coats the pasta beautifully. Any brand of slaw dressing works.
The 1-hour chill time is important. The pasta absorbs the dressing and the flavors come together into something significantly more cohesive than the freshly tossed version.
Add a splash more dressing right before serving if the pasta has absorbed it all during the chill.