Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Pasta Salad
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the small pasta noodles and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
- While the pasta is cooking, ensure frozen peas are thawed. Cook and chop bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, peas, crumbled bacon, and Parmesan cheese. Gently fold together.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and fold gently to coat.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For better flavor, chill the salad overnight. Rinse pasta to prevent clumping.
