Paula Deen Pasta Salad Recipe
Are you looking for a great meal? This Paula Deen Pasta Salad Recipe is perfect. It is creamy, tasty, and very easy.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife.
- Measuring cups
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Rotini Pasta
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Cubes
- 1 Cup Frozen Peas
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Celery Sliced
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 6 Slices Cooked Bacon Crumbled
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Fill a pot with water and salt. Let it reach a rolling boil. Add your pasta shapes. Cook until they are soft. Do not overcook the noodles.
- Drain and Cool: Pour the pasta into a colander. Run cold water over the noodles. This stops the cooking process. Let the water drain out completely.
- Make the Dressing: Get your large mixing bowl. Add mayo, sour cream, and mustard. Stir in the sugar and salt. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
- Prep the Veggies: Dice your onion and celery small. Make sure the pieces are even. Thaw your frozen peas quickly. Chop the bacon into small bits.
- Combine Everything: Put the cold pasta in the bowl. Add the veggies and cheese cubes. Pour the dressing over the top. Stir it all together very gently.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge. Let it sit for one hour. This makes the flavors much better.
Notes
➔ Use full-fat mayo for the best southern taste.
➔ Rinse pasta in cold water to keep it firm.
➔ Add the bacon just before serving for extra crunch.
➔ Season with extra pepper for a little spicy kick.
➔ Cut cheese into very small cubes for every bite.
➔ Let the salad sit to soak up the flavor.