Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This is a simple pasta salad that is quick to throw together for potlucks.  If you want you can add some cooked chicken to it to make it heartier. 

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked medium pasta shells or rotini
2/3 cup shredded carrots
2/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 bacon strips, cooked and diced
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix


Directions:
1.  Cook pasta according to package directions. 
2.  In the meantime combine the carrots, peas, and bacon in a large bowl. 
3.  In a smaller bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth.  Add sour cream and mix until smooth.  Add milk and dressing mix; beat until combined well.
4.  Drain pasta and rinse in cold water and add to the vegetable/bacon mixture.  Add dressing mixture and toss to coat.  Chill until serving.