Best Creamy Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY HERBED TOMATO-ARUGULA PASTA SALAD WITH BACON



Creamy Herbed Tomato-Arugula Pasta Salad with Bacon image

This is the creamy, delicious dish you get when you cross a BLT with a pasta salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bacon, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried ziti
3 cups loosely packed arugula
3 medium vine ripe tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Put the bacon in a large, cold skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, sour cream, chives, parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the arugula and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top with the bacon. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY BACON & TOMATO PASTA SALAD



Creamy bacon & tomato pasta salad image

Make a summer pasta salad to serve as a main meal or side dish. It's made with bacon, spinach, tomato and basil, and a delicious honey and mustard dressing

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Lunch, Pasta, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

300g penne or farfalle (use wholemeal, if you like)
200g natural yogurt
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 lemon , zested
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 large tomatoes , roughly chopped
large handful of baby leaf spinach , roughly chopped
small bunch of basil , leaves chopped
6 cooked smoked bacon rashers

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water following pack instructions. Drain and run under cold water until completely cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, mustard, honey, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil and some seasoning together in a large bowl. Toss the cooked pasta with the dressing, tomatoes, spinach and basil. Keep chilled until ready to serve, then crumble over the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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