Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yields
8 servings
More than just packing kid-friendly taste, get your kids to help you make dinner and teach them some kitchen skills. Note: This is also a tasty meal for adults too!
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ingredients
12
oz fun-shaped pasta, such as radiator or bowtie
8
slices thin bacon
½
cup mayonnaise
½
cup whole milk
4
Tbsp white vinegar
½
tsp salt
1
dash sugar, optional
10
oz grape tomatoes (yellow and red), halved lengthwise
½
lb(s) Cheddar, cut into small cubes
3
green onions, thinly sliced
Ground black pepper
24
whole basil leaves, chiffonade
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directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Then drain and rinse in cold water until cool. Set aside.
Step 2
Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and throw into a large skillet. Sauté until slightly crisp, and then remove to a paper-towel-lined-plate.
Step 3
For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, and sugar if using in a small bowl.
Step 4
Stir together the pasta, dressing, tomatoes, bacon, Cheddar and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 5
Stir in the basil at the end.