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Creamy Pasta Salad

Creamy Pasta Salad That'll Wow Your Summer Gatherings

This Creamy Pasta Salad is a quick, crowd-pleasing staple perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces Small Pasta Noodles Cook until al dente.
For the Salad Mix
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Thaw before use.
  • 6 slices Thick Cut Bacon Cook until crisp and chop.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese For added flavor.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Main dressing component.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For silkiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Adds tang.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on bacon.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Flavor depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder For extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds slight heat.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 7-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the ingredients by thawing peas and cooking bacon until crisp.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking together mayo, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  4. Combine the pasta, peas, bacon, and Parmesan in a bowl and drizzle with dressing. Stir gently.
  5. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving, or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the pasta salad before serving. Personalize with additional ingredients if desired.

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