Creamy Mexican Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad


Serves 10

Ingredients

  • 3 cups wagon wheel pasta
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup turkey ham, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup Mexican crema (table cream)
  • 3/4 cup Mexican queso fresco, crumbled

Directions

Cook wagon wheels according to package instructions.  Drain and set aside.
In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium heat.  Add garlic and onion and cook until onion is translucent.  Add chopped ham, frozen peas and seasoning mix. Stir until ingredients are combined.
Add drained pasta, and Mexican crema. Gently stir to combine, lower heat to low and heat about 7 minutes.  Remove from heat, sprinkle crumbled queso fresco and cover.  Let pasta rest for approximately 10 minutes and serve.