Club Sandwich Pasta Bowl
Creamy, crunchy, and packed with savory goodness, this Club Sandwich Pasta Bowl is comfort food with a fun twist.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz tri-color pasta, uncooked
Cheese
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, cubed cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 1 unit tomato, diced remove excess seeds if you prefer less juice
Bacon
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and chopped cooked until crispy
Lettuce
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped romaine or iceberg works well
Salami
- 1 cup salami, diced or diced ham
Turkey or Chicken
- 1 cup cooked turkey or chicken, diced
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise room temperature for easy mixing
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the tri-color pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the remaining ingredients: cube the cheddar cheese, dice the tomato, chop the bacon, lettuce, and salami, and dice the cooked turkey or chicken.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta, cheddar cheese, diced tomato, chopped bacon, lettuce, salami, and turkey or chicken to the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss everything together until the pasta and ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
This dish is perfect for potlucks and can be made ahead of time. For a lighter version, consider replacing half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.