Creamy Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad Recipe
This creamy pasta salad blends tender small pasta noodles, sweet peas, crispy bacon, and Parmesan cheese, all coated in a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing for a delicious and satisfying side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz small pasta noodles
- 2 cup frozen peas ((thawed))
- 12 oz thick cut bacon ((cooked and chopped))
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 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))
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta noodles in a large pot of water according to their package directions, until cooked al dente. Drain the water out, and rinse the noodles in cold water.
- Prepare Ingredients: While the pasta is cooking, make sure the peas are thawed, bacon is cooked and crumbled, and parmesan is grated. Set aside.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk them together till combined.
- Combine: Add the pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top. Stir it all together till everything is coated evenly in the dressing.
- Chill or Serve: 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.
Notes
- Chilling the salad for 1 to 2 hours enhances the flavors but it can be served immediately if desired.
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/creamy-bacon-and-pea-pasta-salad-recipe/