Modern Amercian Macaroni Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces bow tie pasta
1/4 cup fined died red onion
1/4 cup fine diced green bell pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

Boil pasta for 12 minutes in salted water drain well and let cool while you mix up the \"juice\" for the salad and cut up vegetables.
Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard and spices in the largest bowl you have- you will need it!
Taste and adjust salt etc to your taste.
Throw in onion, bell pepper, cool pasta and cheese. Toss a lot to coat completely and mix everything around, taste again and sprinkle any additional spice you might want to add mixing well after each addition.
Place in a sealed plastic container and refrigerate several hours before serving.