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Creamy Pea and Bacon Pasta Salad
This creamy pea and bacon pasta salad is a quick, hearty dish perfect for weeknights or gatherings. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it's packed with flavor and comfort.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Servings
4
servings
Calories
450
kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
250
g
Pasta shells
cooked in salted water
150
g
Bacon
fried until crispy
100
g
Peas
fresh or frozen
3
tablespoon
Mayonnaise
2
tablespoon
Olive oil
1
tablespoon
Vinegar or lemon juice
1
teaspoon
Sugar
to taste
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
50
g
Parmesan cheese
grated
Instructions
Instructions
Boil pasta shells in salted water for about 8 minutes, then quick release the pressure and drain.
Fry bacon until crispy and set aside.
150 g Bacon
Mix together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
3 tablespoon Mayonnaise,
2 tablespoon Olive oil,
1 tablespoon Vinegar or lemon juice,
1 teaspoon Sugar,
to taste Salt,
to taste Black pepper
Gently toss cooked pasta, bacon, peas, and parmesan into the dressing.
150 g Bacon,
100 g Peas,
50 g Parmesan cheese
Chill in the fridge for a bit before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Perfect for quick meals and gatherings.