Yummy Recipe Monday: Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta
Ranch, Bacon, and Parmesan Pasta Salad Prep 15 m Ready In 2 h 45 m Recipe By:John Politte "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." Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta 1 cup prepared ranch dressing 6 slices bacon 1/2 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. Me...