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.
1-2tbspsriracha saucedepending 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.