Ree Drummond's Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad | The Pioneer Woman

Ree adds delicious bacon and cheese to her pasta salad for a summer side dish even the kids will enjoy! Watch #ThePioneerWoman, Saturdays at 10a|9c + subscribe to #discoveryplus to stream the entire library and so much more: http://discoverypl.us/2NeKVgd. Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/2wrgsQN Subscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTube Take one sassy former city girl, her hunky rancher husband, a band of adorable kids, an extended family, cowboys, 3,000 wild mustangs, a herd of cattle and one placid basset hound and you have The Pioneer Woman. The Pioneer Woman is an open invitation into Ree Drummond's life: The award-winning blogger and best-selling cookbook author comes to Food Network and shares her special brand of home cooking, from throw-together suppers to elegant celebrations. The series, set against the incredible story of life at home on the range, is the next best thing to actually sitting on a stool in Ree's kitchen. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad Total: 35 min Active: 15 min Yield: 8 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 12 ounces fun-shaped pasta, such as radiatore 8 slices thin bacon 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup whole milk 4 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash sugar, optional 10 ounces grape tomatoes (yellow and red), halved lengthwise 1/2 pound Cheddar, cut into small cubes 3 green onions, thinly sliced Ground black pepper 24 whole basil leaves, chiffonade Directions Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Then drain and rinse in cold water until cool. Set aside. Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and throw into a large skillet. Saute until slightly crisp, and then remove to a paper-towel-lined-plate. For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, and sugar if using in a small bowl. 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. Stir in the basil at the end. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #ThePioneerWoman #ReeDrummond #FoodNetwork #PastaSalad Ree Drummond's Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad | The Pioneer Woman | Food Network ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J2cikq--DI