Side dishe for 10
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This pasta salad combines bowties, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and creamy ranch-style dressing after quick cooking and chopping.
$3.63for 4 servings
$0.91 per serving$3.63 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
- 28 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetSide dishesBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.79Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.09 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomato (optional)
- 3/7 cup chopped scallions
- 2 1/2 oz cubed cabot medium cheddar cheese
- 2 1/2 oz cubed cabot colby jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions or chives
- 1/5 tsp hot sauce
Steps
- Boil the bowtie pasta in salted water until tender, following the package timing, then drain and rinse it with cold water.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain and crumble it.
- Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, garlic, salt, dill, garlic powder, pepper, scallions, and hot sauce in a bowl.
- Toss the cooled pasta with the dressing, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheeses in a large bowl.
- Chill the pasta salad for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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