BLT (Bacon, Lemon, Tomato) Pasta
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Bacon, LEMON and tomato. Yep. Hey it’s not lettuce week! These are some of my favorite ingredients and I think they come together really well in this dish – fresh lemon, salty bacon, it’s a great combination.
BLT (Bacon, Lemon, Tomato) Pasta
Ingredients:
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
zest of one lemon
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
6-8 slices bacon
2 cups tomatoes, diced
one package of pasta
Instructions:
Cut the bacon in small pieces so that you don’t have to crumble it later. Cook it until crispy, let drain and set aside.
Boil the pasta according to directions. I like these tiny farfalle, they are too cute, and just the right ‘bite.’ When draining the pasta, set aside 1/2 cup of the hot pasta water. Using this later will help the dressing stick.
While the pasta is boiling, in a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Toss the dressing (you may not need all of it) with the pasta, adding the reserved pasta water. Add in the tomatoes, bacon and lemon zest. Toss and serve.
Mmmmm, my daughter LOVED this. She’s a meat eater like your little boy. 🙂
Will this be good as a cold pasta salad?