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Creamy Bacon Parmesan Pasta Salad

This flavorful Creamy Bacon Parmesan Pasta Salad is so delicious and easy to prepare!

The crisp bacon is the perfect addition to complement the other flavors.

It’s very likely that this is going to be your new favorite side dish to take to a party, a potluck, a barbecue, picnic, or with an everyday meal.

Boil pasta as directed on package.

Add frozen peas in the last few minutes of boiling.

Strain shells and peas.

Wash and strain with cold water to cool down the pasta and peas.

Pour into a large bowl.

Juice lemon.

Stir in mayo, lemon juice, and vinegar.

Add parmesan, salt and pepper.

Toss well.

Top with bacon and parsley.

Place in fridge until ready to serve.

Yield: 6

Creamy Bacon Parmesan Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb shell pasta
• 1 1/3 cup mayo
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese; shredded
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 lemon; juiced
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 4 slices of bacon; cooked and diced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped italian parsley

Instructions

Boil pasta as directed on package.

Add frozen peas in the last few minutes of boiling.

Strain shells and peas.

Wash and strain with cold water to cool down the pasta and peas.

Pour into a large bowl.

Juice lemon.

Stir in mayo, lemon juice, and vinegar.

Add parmesan, salt and pepper.

Toss well. Top with bacon and parsley.

Place in fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 544Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 1326mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 12g

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