THE Pasta Salad

15 Min to prepare
25 Min to cook
READY BY 9 Hrs

7 servings

INGREDIENTS
1 (8 ounce) package small seashell pasta
2 eggs
2 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon paprika


COOK pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse under cold water, drain, and set aside.

BOIL the eggs in a saucepan, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely, then peel and slice.

TOSS together the pasta, egg, ham, peas, and Swiss cheese in a large serving bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, green onion, mustard, mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Stir until well blended.

POUR 3/4 of the dressing over the pasta, and toss to coat thoroughly. Spread the remaining dressing evenly over the top of the pasta salad, all the way to the edge of the bowl. Sprinkle with paprika, cover tightly, and chill 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.