Carbonara Pasta Salad
This Carbonara Pasta Salad is creamy, decadent, and so good! Bacon, peas, and red onion are combined with a creamy pecorino sauce and tossed with pasta.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon, Carbonara, Chickpeas, Pasta Salad, Red Onion
Servings: 12 servings
- 16 oz orecchiette pasta, cooked
- 1 lb bacon, cooked, grease drained and roughly chopped
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
For the dressing:
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 6 oz shredded pecorino cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
In a large mixing bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk completely to combine.
Add cooked pasta, cooked and chopped bacon, red onion, and peas. Toss completely to combine.
You can enjoy it immediately, or else this pasta salad can be stored up to 3 days in advance.