Blt Pasta

 

Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3

blt pasta

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano

1 1/2 cups diced roma tomatoes (about 3 tomatoes)

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/2 cup fresh bacon pieces, cooked crisp and

crumbled (about 1/2 pound bacon)

9 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions

bibb lettuce, for garnish

warm olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. when the oil is warm, but not popping, add salt, pepper, garlic, basil and oregano; cook 1 minute, stirring. add tomatoes, red onion and bacon pieces; cook 1 1/2 minutes. add pasta and toss all together. garnish with lettuce leaves.

serves 2 to 4.

note: for the most attractive presentation on the plate, leave pasta separate from remaining ingredients; pile pasta on plate and top with tomato mixture.