How to Make Rae's Italian BS Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to delicious and satisfying side dishes, pasta salad is always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect addition to any potluck, picnic, or barbecue, and it's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your meal. Rae's Italian BS Pasta Salad is a classic recipe with a twist, featuring a mix of Italian flavors and bold, savory ingredients that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package tri-colored spiral pasta
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
  • ⅓ cup Italian-style dressing
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle creamy Italian-style salad dressing
  • 3 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spiral pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes; drain.
  • Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and crumble. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  • Wilt spinach in the skillet with reserved bacon grease over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Toss cooked pasta with 1/3 cup Italian-style dressing in a large bowl; stir bacon, spinach, and green onions into coated pasta.
  • Stir creamy Italian-style dressing, tomatoes, and olives into pasta mixture. Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 841mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 302mg