Best Parmesan Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

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RANCH, BACON, AND PARMESAN PASTA SALAD



Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad image

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.

Provided by Chef John Politte

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 712.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PARMESAN RANCH PASTA SALAD



Parmesan Ranch Pasta Salad image

This is a great little throw-together if you need a quick side dish. Can be served hot or cold. And the best part is, it's all ingredients that you have in your cupboard!

Provided by ShortyBond

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup dry elbow macaroni
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni in water until tender.
  • Mix macaroni with remaining ingredients.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 357.3, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 9.1

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