Creamy Bacon, Summer Squash, and Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Bacon, Summer Squash, and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup farfalle pasta, Bow Ties; 2 cups summer squash, cut into quarter circles; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup half-and-half; ¼ cup red onion, diced; ¼ cup romano cheese; 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup farfalle pasta, Bow Ties
2 cups summer squash, cut into quarter circles
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup half-and-half
¼ cup red onion, diced
¼ cup romano cheese
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Drain but reserve 1 cup of hte pasta water.
3
Heat skillet to medium high heat with oil.
4
Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes.
5
Add garlic and squash and season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until squash is tender and water is absorbed.
7
Add half and half.
8
Cook 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken.
9
Add reserved pasta water and cheese.
10
Cook 1 more minute and add pasta.
11
Remove from heat and toss.
12
Add bacon.
13
Serve in 4 bowls.
14
Enjoy!

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup farfalle pasta, Bow Ties, 2 cups summer squash, cut into quarter circles, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ cup half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Creamy Bacon, Summer Squash, and Bow Tie 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.

Creamy Bacon, Summer Squash, and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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