BLT Pasta Salad

By kimvess

Not sure where I got this recipe. It's sooo good.

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) box pasta, spiral, shells, etc.
• 6 strips bacon
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 large leaves Romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
• 1 cup bacon-flavored Ranch dressing

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 6 quarts salted water to boil; add pasta and cook 9 minutes, until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta reaches room temperature. Place into a large bowl. Set aside.

Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crsip, drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon into pasta.

Add tomatoes to pasta. Cut lettuce leaves in half lengthwise, then roll into a tight cigar; slice into 1/2 inch shreds and add to pasta. Add mozzarella to pasta.

In a separate bowl, combine pesto and dressing. Pour over pasta and stir to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, until chilled.

Serve and enjoy.