A hearty pasta salad loaded with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch dressing - perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a satisfying side dish.

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Nutrition

Provides moderate amounts of protein from bacon and cheese while being high in calories and sodium from processed ingredients.

Calories	285 kcal
Energy	1193 kJ
Protein	10 g
Total Fat	21 g
Saturated Fat	7 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	5 g
Monounsaturated Fat	9 g
Cholesterol	28 mg
Carbohydrate	19 g
Sugars	3 g
Dietary Fibre	1 g
Sodium	320 mg

*per serving

PescatarianHalalNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeEgg FreeSoy FreeShellfish Free

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

The Anthony Kitchen (Kelly Anthony)

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Name: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad — Tasty Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 6 slice slice Bacon (thick-cut); 2 cup Rotini Pasta (dried, about 1/2 a package); 1 cup Broccoli Florets (finely chopped); 0.75 cup Grape Tomatoes (halved); 1 can can Black Olives (sliced, drained, 2.25 ounce); 0.75 cup Cheddar Cheese (freshly grated); 1 cup Ranch Dressing (prepared or store-bought)

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Ingredients

6 slice slice Bacon thick-cut

2 cup Rotini Pasta dried, about 1/2 a package

1 cup Broccoli Florets finely chopped

0.75 cup Grape Tomatoes halved

1 can can Black Olives sliced, drained, 2.25 ounce

0.75 cup Cheddar Cheese freshly grated

1 cup Ranch Dressing prepared or store-bought

Equipment

Paper Towels

Large pan

Large pot

Colander

Large bowl

Instructions

Place a large pan over medium-high heat and bring to temperature. Add the bacon and cook 6-8 minutes (or until crispy), flipping the bacon about half-way through. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel, and once cool enough to handle, chop into bits. Set aside until ready to use.

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a roaring boil. Cook according to package instructions and drain well. Rinse lightly under cool running water until no longer steaming.

Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, along with broccoli, tomatoes, olives, Cheddar, and bacon. Dress with about half of the Ranch dressing and stir. Refrigerate until chilled, 2-3 hours.

Just before serving the pasta salad, stir in the remaining dressing, serve and enjoy!