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Creamy Pasta Salad with Bacon & Peas

A rich and satisfying pasta salad made with tender pasta, crispy bacon, sweet peas, and a creamy, tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz short pasta rotini or shells
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup green peas thawed
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.75 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
  2. Cook bacon until crisp, drain, and chop.
  3. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and seasonings in a bowl.
  4. Combine pasta with dressing, then fold in bacon, peas, and cheese.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.