Creamy Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 12 oz small pasta noodles
• 2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
• 12 oz thick cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 TBS olive oil
• 1 TBS apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp granulated sugar (to taste)
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp onion powder (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Cook the pasta noodles in a large pot of water according to their package directions, until cooked al dente. Drain the water out, and rinse the noodles in cold water.
2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, make sure the peas are thawed, bacon is cooked and crumbled, and parmesan is grated. Set aside.
3. 3 In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk them together till combined.
4. 4 Add the pasta, peas, bacon, and parmesan to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top. Stir it all together till everything is coated evenly in the dressing.
5. 5 Cover the pasta bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill for 1 to 2 hours, or serve immediately.

NUTRITION

Calories: 379 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 26 gg | Protein: 10 gg | Fat: 26 gg | Fiber: 2 gg | Sugar: 3 gg