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Bacon, Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad

Pictured above: the mixins.

This is a quick and easy pasta salad. And quite refreshing too.

(Too bad, it’s cool and wet outside today!)

Bacon, Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad

A little bit of crunch and a lot of great flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups elbows or penne pasta noodles
  • 6 strips of bacon or turkey bacon
  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup homemade ranch dressing
  • Fresh fruit

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta as directed on the box. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet or in the microwave on paper towels. Let cool, then crumble.
  • Steam the broccoli florets for just 2 or 3 minutes, in a stovetop steamer or in the microwaveable bowl with 1/2 cup of water, covered with plastic wrap.
  • Place the cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl and toss with the crumbled bacon, broccoli florets, diced tomatoes and homemade ranch dressing. Toss. Toss. Toss.
  • Serve BBT Pasta Salad with fresh fruit.