Bacon and Roasted Garlic Pasta Salad

Bacon and Roasted Garlic Pasta Salad

Posted 2013-12-30 by Ivana Katzfollow
Delicious and easy to make pasta salad. Perfect for summer lunch.



Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients
20 cloves garlic, unpeeled
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups of bread, chopped into pieces
4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
Freshly ground black pepper
400g penne or any other pasta



Method

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.

  • Place the garlic on a lightly oiled baking tray. Bake until soft and golden - approximately 15 minutes.



  • Peel garlic and set aside.

  • Sautee the bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towel.



  • Melt the butter in a clean frying pan, add the bread pieces, herbs and black pepper and cook until the bread is golden - approximately 5 minutes.



  • Meanwhile cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until al dente.

  • Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water. Drain again and dry on a clean kitchen towel.


  • Place pasta in a salad bowl, add the bacon, garlic and bread crumb mixture and toss well.





  • Categories
    #pasta
    #bacon
    #easy
    #kids
    #salad
    #lunch


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