Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

2 cup uncooked shell pasta
4-5 peeled baby carrots or 1 large regular carrot, shredded
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup mayonnaise, more if desired but NOT miracle whip
1 1 oz. packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
1/4 cup bacon bits (I use Hormel REAL bacon bits or pieces)
1/2 tsp. onion powder

In large bowl, mix mayo, dressing mix, bacon bits, shredded carrots and
onion powder. Chill this mixture while you continue making the rest of the
salad. Cook pasta al dente, drain and cool. Fold in pasta carefully.
Gently fold in peas last. Chill for several hours and serve chilled.
Garnish top with more bacon bits pieces.

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