BLT Pasta Salad

Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (13)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(13)

Cook Time:
22 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 22 min
Total:: 42 min

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Ingredients

12 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta
1/2 cup milk
12 ounces lean bacon
3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons chopped chives or scallion greens
5 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered, or 5 cups chopped romaine hearts

Directions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces; set aside 1/4 cup for garnish. Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta.

Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce; toss again to coat. Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives. Serve at room temperature.

Per serving: Calories 960; Fat 56 g (Sat. 20 g; Mono. 30 g; Poly. 18 g); Cholesterol 125 mg; Sodium 2,114 mg; Carbohydrate 73 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 44 g

Photography by Antonis Achilleos

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Lizzie Allendale, MI 08-21-2009
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Best pasta salad EVER.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this like 5 times now because people are OBSESSED with this salad! The warming of the tomatoes with the garlic and... bacon grease really makes it rule. People demolish it every time its made, and leftovers never last. I agree with the lettuce getting soggy though. You really need to get the pasta thats in the photo, too. Read more
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theresa Hockessin, DE 08-19-2009
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OMG - Delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In a pinch I used Oscar Meyer real bacon bits and grape tomatoes. To cut the fat I used Miracle Whip and fat free milk, low... fat sour cream and no bacon grease and it was still fabulous!!!! Also, I kept the lettuce seperate until serving.Read more
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Beverly Lindenhurst, NY 07-22-2009
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Bacon lovers will love this salad!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this with Barilla Plus bowtie pasta. It is multi-grain, high fiber without the overwhelming taste of whole wheat... pasta. My entire family loves it, even my picky teenager. Some of her friends said that I need to make this for every BBQ we have. Fresh thyme and grape tomatoes was a delicious combo. This is a keeper...thanks!Read more
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Tabitha Glandale Heights, IL 07-11-2009
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Great Recipe for those who do not like salads!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband is a meat and potato kind of guy. You mention salad and he runs. I made this for him a few weeks ago. We loved it.... Since I have made it two more times. It is easy to make and great for the summer. Since there is only two of us when I refreigerate the leftoevers I keep tha lettuce potion on the side to avoid getting it soggy. I highly recommend this recipe. At least try it once!Read more
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Denise Webb City, MO 07-07-2009
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A Real Crowd Pleaser!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for the 4th of July. I basically tripled the recipe because there were about 30 people and there was not a scrap... left! Several people wanted the recipe and I just told them to go to the Food Network website to get it! We have a family reunion this weekend with some of the same people from the 4th and I was commanded to make it again.Read more
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Natalie Clinton, MS 07-06-2009
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Mayo Overload
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I thought that this was a great recipe in theory. I would prefer it to have a more flavorful base rather than just... mayonnaise and sour cream - all I could taste was mayonnaise. It is also extremely fattening! If I were to make it again I would probably add about half of a ranch or italian seasoning packet to the base and use reduced calorie ingredients. Read more