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BLT Pasta Salad
August 20, 2014
It is true. I love bacon. My family loves bacon. We are bacon obsessed. Applewood, Hickory Smoked, Maple, Honey Glazed, Thick, Thin, Skillet cooked, Microwaved – any which way.
We eat bacon virtually every morning and find ways to slip it into all kinds of recipes during the week. Why, you ask? You know the answer! – bacon makes everything taste better! Its salty-rich-crunchy-chewy meaty taste adds flavor and dimension to any mouthful. I’m really not a huge meat eater in general but love what bacon can do to a dish. Acknowledging the health issues surrounding “too much bacon”, I’ve think found a way to rationalize my intake: Pre-cooked, thinly sliced, frozen bacon. It’s my go-to. It seems leaner and less bad for you…:) Can you say Costco or Sam’s Club? The only places to indulge the bacon habit! (Hey, even Weight Watchers says OK in moderation)
So it is no surprise that our best-loved family recipe has always been a customer favorite as well. A real crowd-pleaser. Every Single Time. In fact, I think the recipe is printed on most of our pasta labels. We can’t help it.
Please make this and enjoy. Your family will thank you. You’ll be the star of the potluck and tailgate party. Just a few notes:
BLT…Why the L? Looks more like a GP? OK, OK…you are right. There is no lettuce in the recipe! BUT, you can serve it on a bed of lettuce. The GP (green pepper) takes its place and adds just the right crunch and taste….so there you go. But, when you say BLT, everyone’s mouth just says “YUM”!
Can I make this ahead? Yes! You can cook the pasta a day ahead, rinse with cold water, toss with olive oil and store in fridge. Bacon can be cooked (microwaved) and broken up the day before. Peppers and tomatoes can be chopped and stored. Just do not toss all together with the mayo until the day of, an hour or so before serving.
Which shape pasta is best? Short Shapes like Penne or Rotini, or of course any of our Fun Shapes! We’ve shown here our American Pride Pasta (2 at the top), and Gymnastics Pasta at the bottom – and yes, they both have stars in them.
Enjoy this recipe and let me know what you think…I hope you love it as much as we do!
If you are interested in seeing all of our pasta shapes, you can visit The Pasta Shoppe website. And if you have any fundraising needs, please check out Fun Pasta Fundraising! We’d love to hear from you!
PrintBLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad – a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 23 mins
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz. bag of pasta
- 5 large tomatoes, medium chopped
- 1 large green pepper, finely diced
- 1 lb. bacon (+ some), crumbled (precooked works great)
- 3/4 cup real or light mayonnaise
- 1 t. salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in gently boiling water for approximately 6 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine pasta and above ingredients in a large bowl.
- Season to taste and enjoy!
Notes
Can I make this ahead?
Yes! You can cook the pasta a day ahead, rinse with cold water, toss lightly with olive oil and store in fridge. All veggies can be chopped and stored separately. Add bacon just before serving to maintain crispness!
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I used cherry tomatoes, and forgot the green pepper! BUT we sure loved this for our dinner.
Awesome!! So happy you liked it! Laughing about the green pepper! A lot of folks would be happy you forgot! 🙂
Now that’s a pasta salad I would eat! The stars add a fun and special touch to this dish!
Very yummy recipe and I love the American pride pasta shapes!
That looks delicious! What a great summer dish!
looks so good cant wait to try it!!!
Bacon everything is better with bacon. sounds D-Lish.
This looks like a great dish to take to a family gathering this weekend.
Everyone loves bacon!!!
Thanks Suzie! I hope they like it!
Bacon! Yum!!!
Is this where we enter the blog contest?
Thanks for your comments and yes…you are entered!
Thanks Carol…:)
Bacon anything rocks my world!!
I’m with you there!
I am also a fellow bacon lover. I made this recipe with the lobster shaped pasta and it was delicious! I wish I had some right now!
So glad you like it!
I am a fellow bacon lover! I made this salad with the lobster shaped pasta and it was delicious! I wish I had some right now!!
Love to hear that! Try the veggie patch one too…it’s another keeper!
This will be making a debute at family dinner this weekend!
Great – let me know how it goes!
Major hit. Will be taking it to a family dinner this weekend!
Have a great time and weekend!
This looks so good! I have never thought of combining pasta and salad…..love it!
There are so many great combinations out there – just keep in touch for more!
that sounds SO good
It really is…try it!
You said BLT Salad. I jumped all over this!! Yummy! Thank you sooooooo much!!
Hope you like it!
Looks soooo Yummy!! Love me some bacon and pasta!! 🙂
Me too! Enjoy!
I am making this recipe for our Labor Day picnic. The bacon is the topper for this yummy dish!
Sounds like a great idea! Have fun!
wow, I would have never thought of this, Thank you I have a much wider understanding of how I can use my pasta now.
Lots more ideas coming!
Cant wait to try this recipe easy sounds so Yummy
Tasty…and I do hope you try it!
Thank you for the recipe! Looks so delicious!!! Great for this weekend Go Vols!!!
YEA – Go Vols!! Thanks for the comment!
Bacon, bacon and more bacon please! Love this recipe idea!
Thank you!
Bacon is flavorful tasty and what makes it even better the BLT salad has Pasta Shop Pasta. Kids love adults do to. Pasta Shop Pasta makes meals fun and exciting. Adding tasty bacon makes everthng Bacon Better! !!!
Thanks Susan!
This looks very delicious! I can’t wait to make it!
You’ll love it!
BACON! Yay! Thank you for this recipe! I love BLT sandwiches! This looks so good! I love pasta salads!
You are welcome! Me too on the sandwiches…
Oooh! I love this idea!! Finally something my two young boys may eat!! I am so bored of Mac and Cheese!!!
Let me know how they like it! I’ll be posting some new twists on mac n cheese, stay in touch!
This looks soooo good! Will have to make this for one of our football parties. Love the idea of the texture contrasts of crunchy lettuce and soft pasta with the creamy dressing. Yum!
Believe me….it is good! 🙂
The BLT Salad is a great idea! It looks delish! I am excited to try it and I am sure my family will love it! It is true…Bacon makes everything great!!!! We are bacon lovers here too! Thanks for sharing the blog with me and I look forward to trying some awesome dishes! Take care and have a wonderful day! God bless
Same to you – keep in touch!
wow that looks amazing I must try this
oh wow gotta try that it looks delicious
Thank you!
MMM Bacon! Can’t wait to try this!! Looks delicious!!
I agree! Enjoy!
Jackie, you were randomly chosen as one of our three lucky winners! Please email me your name and address and I’ll send off a Pasta Goodie Box to you! carey@worldofpastabilities.com
This sounds great! Thanks
Enjoy!
I think I will make this for our football Saturdays this fall. I love your college pasta shapes.
Thanks! And the Collegiate Pasta comes with a Game Day Vinaigrette mix. I’ll be posting that soon!
Come on now!! You just went over the top with this one!!
BACON..did I see BACON!!
Love me some bacon..it ALWAYS make things better
Love it, going to try this one soon!!
We are in sync my friend!
Now on my todo list!
Awesome!
Let me know what you think!
i will be making this dish very soon!!!!
Good while the weather is hot!! 🙂
This looks great. I will be trying this with grape tomatoes from the garden.
Grape tomatoes will be a delish addition! Mine didn’t turn out this year! Little creatures ate them all up!
This looks yummy! I may even be able to convince my husband to eat it because of the bacon.
He’ll love it I promise…:)
I make a BLT dip and this should be just as amazing!
Someone else mentioned the dip – and I’m going to try it!
This sounds so yummy! I love bacon, and tomatoes (in that order), and mixing them with pasta (which I love, too), just sounds so great! I am definitely going to make this.
Great Lesley! I agree on that order too!
I would love to try this one. Looks so good.
Please do and let me know what you think about it!
will be trying this recipe this weekend…Thanks 🙂
Awesome – let me know what you think Ronda!
sounds great, I always love by carbonara with bacon, this sound great
Hope you like it Kimberly!
Always looking for new pasta recipes – this looks fabulous!
Happy to hear that and I hope you’ll keep in touch!
ANYTHING with bacon is good! But the shaped pasta makes it that much better! I enjoy using them for ALL occasions!
Angie, I won’t argue with you about any of your comments! 🙂
Soooo looking forward to all the great pasta recipes! Collegiate shapes make our Tennessee Vols Football game days so much fun! Keep em coming…GO VOLS!!
GO VOLS is right!!! Thanks for sharing and stay tuned for some Tailgate Recipes coming soon!
My family loves all things bacon. We love BLT dip as an appetizer, but never thought of it as a pasta dish. Will definitely try this soon! Thank you!
And I love the idea of a BLT dip! Thank you!
This looks delicous! Something I will definately be making…thank you!
Great Pat – thanks!
This looks delicious! Any chance you guys make gluten-free pastas?
We actually do! Well, we import it from Italy, because you have to have a dedicated gluten free facility….but it is delicious and the best I’ve ever tasted (70% corn, 30% rice). We taste tested dozens of variations. You can check it out here: https://pastashoppe.com/product.php?id=149&&c=2
This. Looks. Awesome. I’m thinking it will be a. Great option this Labor Day weekend
Thanks Heidi! I hope you like it!
My little carnivore will love that bacon can be considered a food group! I am going to try out this recipe at our Labor Day picnic. I only have the flamigo shaped pasta left, I have used all my other delious pasta during the summer. I guess it is time to shop again!
Too funny! Don’t skimp on the bacon! You’ll love this recipe – and it is the perfect weekend to try it. You can always buy of course, but we have weekly contests to win free pasta so check out our Facebook pages!
Looks and sounds delish!
I hope you give it a try! and if you do – please let me know what you think!
Made this last night..everyone loved it! BLT anything is always a hit here in the South…but the pasta addition really made it hearty and delicious. Thanks for the recipe, and please post more!
Thanks Kathy! Please visit me again – I promise there is more to come!
You had me at “bacon”!!!! Thanks, can’t wait to try this. The pasta shapes are FUN!!!
Thanks Stephanie! Let me know what you think after trying it!