BLT Pasta Salad

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 10 min

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Description

This BLT pasta salad with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pasta shells tossed in creamy salad dressing is perfect for summer potlucks and parties.

• 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)

1 Gather all ingredients.

2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.

3 Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crisp.

4 Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside.

5 Combine cooked pasta, 3/4 of the bacon, tomatoes, onion, ranch dressing, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.

6 Mix in lettuce. Top with remaining bacon.

7 Enjoy!