Creamy Pasta Salad: A Hearty Side with Bacon and Peas
By Liam Carter
This creamy pasta salad is a delightful mix of peas, crispy bacon, and small pasta, all enveloped in a smooth, flavorful dressing. Ideal for serving at dinners, potlucks, or barbecues, this dish offers satisfying textures and tastes that complement grilled meats or fresh salads. With its easy preparation and the option to customize with your favorite ingredients, this pasta salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
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
- •3.75 cup mayonnaise
- •2 TBS olive oil
- •1 TBS apple cider vinegar
- •1 tsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- •1 tsp salt (to taste)
- •0.5 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
- •0.5 tsp onion powder (to taste)
- •0.25 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)
Calories
379
Protein
10g
Fat
26g
Carbs
26g
