20-Minute BLT Pasta Salad

• Meat

  • 1 lb Bacon, thick cut

• Produce

  • 10 Crispy romaine lettuce, leaves of
  • 1 Onion red onion, VERY small
  • 2 Tomatoes, large ripe

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Kraft italian salad dressing, Zest

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Bow tie pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Other

  • 1/2 cup Kraft creamy ranch (the classic ranch is now creamier, with more buttermilk and savory herbs.

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Description

Directions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Drain pasta and rinse under cold water until cool.
• While the water is coming to a boil, heat a skillet over medium heat; add bacon strips, and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
• Place cooled pasta in a large serving bowl; set aside.
• In a small bowl combine zesty Italian dressing and ranch, mix well. Add dressing to pasta and toss well to coat pasta.
• Add bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion to the pasta bowl, mix well to combine, and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve at once, or chill until needed.