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Pasta Salad

Creamy Pasta Salad That Will Wow Your Next Gathering

This Creamy Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of pasta, crispy bacon, and sweet peas, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Small pasta noodles medium shells, rotini, or farfalle can be used
  • 1 cup Frozen peas thawed
  • 6 slices Thick cut bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. While pasta cooks, thaw peas at room temperature. Cook bacon in skillet until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Crumble bacon when cooled.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Combine cooked pasta, thawed peas, crumbled bacon, and parmesan in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and fold to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to meld flavors. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the pasta salad to chill before serving. Adjust the seasoning based on taste preferences.

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