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Crack Pasta Salad Recipe

Crack Pasta Salad Recipe

5 from 11 reviews

This Crack Pasta Salad recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for potlucks and gatherings. With a mix of pasta, bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 1 (16-oz) box penne pasta

Dressing:

  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix

Additional Ingredients:

  • ½ cup cooked chopped bacon
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  2. Prepare Dressing: Whisk together oil, buttermilk, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix in a large bowl.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and parsley to the dressing. Toss to coat.
  4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours before serving.

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