Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad
Description
This tangy, crunchy-crisp, savory chilled ranch, bacon, and Parmesan pasta salad recipe is a flavorful change of pasta to the usual pasta side salad.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
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6 slices bacon
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1 cup prepared ranch dressing
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1 red onion, diced
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1 carrot, peeled and diced
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1 stalk celery, diced
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate until ready to use.
2
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop when cool.
3
Combine dressing, bacon, red onion, carrot, celery, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl; stir in pasta to coat. Refrigerate to blend flavors, about 2 hours.