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Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

A delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this creamy bacon ranch pasta salad is a flavor-packed dish that's perfect for gatherings and picnics.

PT25M
25 min
easy
easy
10
10
363kcal
calories
12g
carbohydrates
27g
fat
1g
fiber
18g
protein
984mg
sodium
2g
sugar

Ingredients

400 g medium seashell pasta
450 g sliced bacon
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
360 ml light Ranch-style salad dressing
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 romaine heart, shredded (about 3 cups)

Directions

Step 1
Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Step 2
In a large deep skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, 3/4 of the bacon, tomatoes, onion, ranch dressing, and pepper. Toss to coat. Mix in the shredded lettuce. Top with the remaining bacon.