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Pasta Salad w Green Beans, Tomato &Bacon




Source of Recipe


Source: Cooking.com


List of Ingredients




12 ounces green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths

12 ounces imported dried semolina short pasta, such as fusilli or penne

8 thick-cut strips premium bacon

1 1/4 cups prepared ranch dressing

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound (4 small) ripe tomatoes, seeded, diced



Recipe



Place the beans in basket insert of pot. Submerge basket with beans into boiling salted water and cook uncovered, stirring once or twice, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, transfer beans to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.


Return water in pot to a boil. Add the pasta to the basket insert and cook until pasta is tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse well under cold water; drain again.


Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp but not brittle, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Coarsely chop the bacon.


Whisk ranch dressing, vinegar and pepper in large bowl. Add the beans, pasta, bacon and tomatoes; toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve within an hour or so of assembly.


NOTE: The salad can be prepared several hours in advance. Wrap the beans, pasta, bacon, and dressing separately and chill. Allow all three to return to room temperature before tossing with dressing.