BLT Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: BLT Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta (cork-screw shaped); ½ cup milk; 12 ounces lean bacon; 3 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup sour cream; 4 tablespoons chives or 4 tablespoons scallion tops, chopped; 5 heads bibb lettuce (quartered) or 5 cups romaine lettuce hearts (chopped)

Servings: persons

12 ounces pasta (cork-screw shaped)
½ cup milk
12 ounces lean bacon
3 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
4 tablespoons chives or 4 tablespoons scallion tops, chopped
5 heads bibb lettuce (quartered) or 5 cups romaine lettuce hearts (chopped)

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs.
2
Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
4
Drain on paper towels.
5
Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan.
6
Add the tomatoes, thyme, and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces and set aside 1/4 cup for garnish.
9
Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta.
10
Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Add the lettuce and toss again to coat.
13
Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
14
Serve at room temperature.

1229

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces pasta (cork-screw shaped), ½ cup milk, 12 ounces lean bacon, 3 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, BLT Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

BLT Pasta Salad

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