Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

By therman

Erica

Ingredients

• 1 Lb. cavatappi noodles (or macaroni, small shells, bowties.. etc...)
• 1 ranch seasoning mix (1 oz.)
• 3/4 c. mayonnaise
• 1/3 c. sour cream
• 1/3 c. milk
• 8-10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled or chopped
• 1 c. frozen peas, thawed
• 1 c. cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1 c. shredded carrots
• 1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

Preparation

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package, drain, and set aside to cool to room temperature.
While noodles are cooking/cooling, in a large bowl combine ranch seasoning, mayo, sour cream, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
Stir in bacon, peas, cheese, carrots, and tomatoes into the ranch dressing.
Slowly add noodles and stir until noodles are well covered in dressing and all ingredients mixed together.
Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Add a little milk before serving if needed if it seems too dry (just a tablespoon or so..). Stir well before serving.