Name: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) uncooked tricolor spiral pasta -; 3/4 cup mayonnaise -; 1/4 cup sour cream -; 1 package (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder -; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese -; 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli -; 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon -; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

1. 1 package (14 ounces) uncooked tricolor spiral pasta -

2. 3/4 cup mayonnaise -

3. 1/4 cup sour cream -

4. 1 package (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix -

5. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

6. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder -

7. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese -

8. 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli -

9. 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon -

10. 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed -

How to cook deliciously - Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

1. Stage

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and then rinse with cold water. Editor's Tip: Rinsing the cooked noodles in cold water halts the cooking process, which is important because you want to make sure your pasta isn't mushy. Otherwise, it will break down when you stir all the ingredients together.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, black pepper and garlic powder until combined.

3. Stage

Add the pasta, cheese, broccoli, cooked bacon and thawed peas to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Editor's Tip: Like many pasta salad recipes, this one also benefits from resting in the fridge for a bit before serving. The quick chill allows the flavors to develop and marry together, resulting in a more flavorful bacon ranch pasta salad when it's time to eat.