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Creamy BLT Pasta Salad with Bacon and Tomatoes

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Salad
Creamy BLT Pasta Salad with Bacon and Tomatoes
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups light Ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 romaine heart, shredded (about 3 cups)
Instructions
1
Begin by filling a substantial container with salted water and placing it on the stovetop to reach its boiling point.
2
Once boiling, introduce pasta into the pot and continue cooking until it reaches a tender state, approximately 8 minutes.
3
Subsequently, transfer the pasta to a sink filled with cold water and rinse it thoroughly to lower its temperature.
4
Concurrently, prepare the bacon in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches a golden brown color and becomes crispy.
5
Remove the cooked bacon from the pan, allowing excess oil to drip onto paper towels; crumble it into smaller pieces and reserve for later use.
6
Combine the cooked pasta, 3/4 of the reserved bacon, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, ranch dressing, and a generous amount of pepper in a large bowl; thoroughly mix the ingredients together to create a uniform coating.
7
Finally, incorporate mixed lettuce into the bowl and complete the dish by placing the remaining bacon on top.