Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad
Description
Greek yogurt adds a creamy sauce to this delicious penne pasta salad with Cheddar cheese, peas, bacon, and bell pepper.
Ingredients
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1/2 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
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1 cup frozen peas
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5 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
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6 slices cooked crispy bacon, minced
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1/2 bell pepper, chopped
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1/4 onion, minced
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1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Mix in frozen peas (which will thaw and cool the pasta at the same time).
2
Add Cheddar cheese, bacon, bell pepper, and onion; mix well. Stir in Greek yogurt. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.