Ingredients

  • 1 lb small shell pasta
  • 4 quarts water
  • 13 cup chopped onion
  • 12 cup chopped green celery, not hearts
  • 12 cup shredded carrot
  • 2 vine ripened tomatoes, chopped
  • 12 cup chopped cucumber, seeded and peeled
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 12 ounces bacon bits
  • 14 cup shredded cheese or 14 cup swiss cheese or 14 cup cheddar cheese
  • 13 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 12 cup bacon ranch dressing
  • 18 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper
  • 13 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 14 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Cook pasta according to directions on package.
  • Drain, rinse, and cool.
  • In a blender, add celery, onions, carrots, tomatoes, cottage cheese, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and garlic powder.
  • Blend well.
  • Can add a little milk if needed, but dressing should be fairly thick.
  • In separate large bowl, add chopped cucumbers, salt and pepper, parsley, shredded Swiss cheese, bacon bits, and chopped eggs.
  • Mix well.
  • Add cooled and rinsed shells to the bowl and mix.
  • Add blender dressing and mix well.
  • Best if made the day before.