Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad

Name: Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta; 1 cup prepared ranch dressing; 6 slices bacon; 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 red onion, diced

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A great side dish for the summer picnic. I made this on accident when I put some soup ingredients into the bowl instead of the stock pot. I doctored it up and added other ingredients, and voila! Use your favorite pasta shape.

Recipe by Chef John Politte

Published on April 1, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 cup prepared ranch dressing
6 slices bacon
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 red onion, diced

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer to a bowl, and refrigerate until cool, at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, let cool, and chop.
In a large salad bowl, stir together the ranch dressing, bacon, Parmesan cheese, carrot, celery, and red onion until well combined. Lightly stir in the cooled pasta to coat with dressing, and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors before serving.

Cook's Note

Lettuce or cabbage can also be substituted for the pasta in this recipe for a lighter summer salad with crunch.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

584	Calories
28g	Fat
63g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 584
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 713mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 63g	23%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 110mg	8%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 244mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.