Pea Bacon Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, diced
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1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
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1 pound rotini or shell pasta
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8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and broken up
→ Dressing
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Salt, to taste
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon sugar
# How to Make It:
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Fill a big pot with water and some salt and get it boiling. Toss in your pasta and cook it till just firm, following the directions on the box. Dump it in a strainer, rinse under cold water right away, then let it sit.
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Grab a big bowl and toss in the mayo, sour cream, Dijon, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together till it looks nice and smooth.
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Take your cooled pasta and drop it into the bowl with your dressing. Gently mix it all around till every bit gets covered.
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Now add in the peas, crumbled bacon, diced onion, cheddar bits, and parsley. Give it all a quick stir so everything’s mixed but don’t go overboard.
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Pop a lid or some wrap on the bowl and stick it in the fridge for at least an hour so all those flavors soak in. Dish it out cold when you’re ready.
# Additional Tips:
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If you want maximum flavor, put it together a couple hours before you eat. Chilling helps all the good stuff soak in.
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After sitting in the fridge, if things dry out, just mix in an extra dollop of mayo or sour cream.