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Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad

This Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad is a creamy and hearty pasta salad loaded with smoky sausage, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, olives, and a tangy dressing with a touch of spice. It is an easy crowd-pleasing side dish that is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and summer parties.
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Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
chilling time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 27 minutes

Ingredients

  • 14 oz beef smoked sausage ring
  • 1 tbsp barbecue Rub
  • 1 lb rotini noodles
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 8 oz cheddar cubed
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Italian dressing
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha sauce depending on your preferred spice level

Instructions

  • Cut the sausage into ½ inch slices, then cut the slices in half (so you have a half moon). Add them to a skillet and sprinkle the barbecue seasoning over the meat. Cook over medium heat, tossing as it heats while the noodles cook.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the noodles and cook for about 10-12 minutes, until noodles are tender. Pour into a colander in the sink to drain the water and run cold water on the noodles for a few minutes. I like to toss the noodles with a spoon while the water is running on them to chill all of the noodles. Dump cooled noodles into a large bowl.
  • Cut the tomatoes, onion, olives, and cheese.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, italian dressing and sriracha together in a small bowl and pour over the noodles. Stir well to coat the noodles.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and toss to combines.
  • Cover and chill for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
Servings: 8
Calories: 420kcal
Author: carlycampbell