Creamy Pasta Salad: A Hearty Side with Bacon and Peas
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
12
Level
Easy
This creamy pasta salad features peas, crumbled bacon, and small pasta shapes tossed in a tasty dressing. This pasta salad makes a great dish to serve at potlucks and other outdoor functions. It complements other salads and grilled meats. This pasta salad recipe is simple to prepare and adapt to your preferences. It is a recipe to consider keeping on hand.
Ingredients
- •12 oz small pasta noodles
- •2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- •12 oz thick cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
- •1 2 freshly grated parmesan cheese
- •3 ¾ cup mayonnaise
- •2 TBS olive oil
- •1 TBS apple cider vinegar
- •1 tsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- •1 tsp salt (to taste)
- •½ tsp garlic powder (to taste)
- •½ tsp onion powder (to taste)
- •¼ tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta noodles in a large pot of water according to package directions until cooked al dente.
- 2
Drain the water and rinse the noodles in cold water.
- 3
While the pasta is cooking, ensure the peas are thawed, the bacon is cooked and crumbled, and the parmesan is grated.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until combined.
- 5
Add the pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan to a large bowl.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the top and stir to coat everything evenly.
- 7
Cover the pasta bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill for 1 to 2 hours, or serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
379
Calories
10g
Protein
26g
Fat
26g
Carbs
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