Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
Creamy ranch pasta salad is a scrumptious recipe that will open your mind to new things as well as quickly feed up to 5 people. This homemade pasta salad is perfect for picnics and many other occasions.
Feel free to add in any ingredients that you think might compliment this dish.
Items that you'll need include :
* Mixing Bowl
* Mixing Spoon
* Strainer
* Cooking Spoon
* Medium Saucepan
* 4 Quarts of Water
* 16 ounces. (1 LB.) Enriched Elbow Macaroni Noodles
* 1 half a can of Sweet Peas
* 2 Tsp. Salt (separated into 2 parts)
* 3/4 Cup of Ranch (Salad Dressing)
* 3/4 Cup of Mayonnaise
* 1 Tsp. of Italian Seasoning
* 1 Tsp. of Paprika
* 1 Tsp. of Garlic Powder
* 1 pinch of Pepper
* 1 pinch of Onion Salt
How to Make Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
Step 1
Cook Macaroni Noodles according to the directions on the package or for more information see the resource section of this article.
Step 2
Cooking Macaroni for Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad.
Taste test the Macaroni Noodles to check for desired tenderness at least one minute before the pasta should be finished cooking.
Step 3
Drain the Macaroni Noodles using a Strainer.
Step 4
Rinse cooked Macaroni Noodles under cold water.
Step 5
Drain the Macaroni Noodles with Strainer again.
Step 6
Transfer to a bowl.
Step 7
Mix the remaining ingredients in with the macaroni noodles.
This includes :
1 Tsp. Salt, 3/4 Cup of Ranch (Salad Dressing), 3/4 Cup of Mayonnaise, 1 Tsp. of Italian Seasoning, 1 Tsp. of Paprika, 1 Tsp. of Garlic Powder, 1 pinch of Pepper, 1 pinch of Onion Salt.
(Paprika is optional.)
Put your own twist on the spices if you find this pasta to have not a strong enough flavor or if its too flavorful.
Step 8
Serve or refrigerate.
Step 9
Try adding small strips of red bell peppers, carrots, fresh baby spinach, etc. Also try adding Parmesan cheese, goat cheese, cream cheese, etc.
Makes about 5 servings or 8 cups.
Warning! :
Never leave the stove on, unattended! Especially if children or pets are present!