Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe
This Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of tender pasta, sweet peas, crispy bacon, and tangy Parmesan cheese all coated in a creamy and flavorful dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a satisfying meal any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 12 oz small pasta noodles
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 12 oz thick-cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure peas are thawed, bacon is cooked and crumbled, and Parmesan is grated.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix pasta, peas, bacon, and Parmesan. Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours or serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Creamy Pasta Salad, Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad
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