Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful Creamy Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of sweet peas, crispy bacon, and tender pasta all enveloped in a rich dressing. Ideal for any occasion—be it barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners—this crowd-pleaser is quick to prepare and can be made ahead, allowing flavors to meld beautifully. Your guests will rave about its mouthwatering taste and satisfying texture. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a dish that’s as appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz small pasta noodles
- 2 cups 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 in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While pasta cooks, thaw peas, cook bacon until crispy, and chop into pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan. Pour dressing over and mix gently.
- Chill for 1-2 hours before serving or enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg