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Creamy Pasta Salad with Bacon & Peas

A classic creamy pasta salad loaded with crispy bacon, sweet peas, and a tangy, velvety dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 12 ounces short pasta rotini or shells
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup green peas thawed
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and cool.
  2. Combine pasta, bacon, and peas in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Toss dressing with pasta mixture.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled; add extra dressing if needed before serving.