Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 313kcal
Equipment
- Cuisinart Cookware
- All-Clad Cookware
- Stainless Colander
- Glass Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried macaroni or small shells
- 5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup real mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons diced pimentos
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, cook bacon until browned. When cooled, crumble into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, half-and half, and ranch seasoning mix. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, thawed peas, shredded carrots and pimentos. Slowly add the cooled macaroni and stir until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving. Serves 4-6.