Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

For the Ranch Dressing:

• ⅔ cup mayonnaise

• ⅓ cup sour cream

• 2 cloves garlic, smashed

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

• 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the Pasta Salad:

• 1 lb. medium shell pasta

• 10 slices bacon

• 1½ cups grape tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed

• ½ cup small cubed cheddar cheese

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

• Salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well, rinse lightly with cold water, and drain again. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, onion powder, chives, dill, basil, and parsley to make the dressing …