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deviled egg pasta salad

A creamy and flavorful pasta salad topped with chopped hard-boiled eggs, perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 6 pcs hardboiled eggs
  • 8 oz small pasta (ditalini, penne, or elbow macaroni)
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced or crushed to paste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons green onions
  • 0.25 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding a generous amount of kosher salt to the water. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
  • Chop the egg whites and set aside. Mash the yolks into a fine powder or press through a fine metal strainer into a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the dressing and stir to coat evenly. Mix in the chopped red onion, green onions, and egg whites. Garnish with additional green onions and paprika. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Can be customized with bacon or other toppings.