Bacon Pasta Salad Primavera is an easy summer pasta salad with only 5 ingredients but plenty of bacon and a variety of Italian spring vegetables like you see in a pasta primavera dish.
Bacon Pasta Salad Primavera
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package of rotini pasta (or any shaped pasta)
- 6 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 package frozen mixed vegetables like Bird's Eye Recipe Ready Primavera Blend
- 1 bottle Italian salad dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large skillet add 1 teaspoon olive oil and empty the package of Recipe Ready vegetables into the skillet. Stir the vegetables and saute until the vegetables are heated through and softened.
- Add the sautéed vegetables, and bacon to the pasta and stir until evenly combined.
- Pour the dressing on the pasta and stir. Add cheese if desired.
