Best Blt Bow Tie Pasta Rachael Ray Recipes

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BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD



BLT Bow Tie Pasta Salad image

This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it's become one of my husband's favorite dinners. Sometimes, we leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish instead. -Jennifer Madsen, Rexburg, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium tomato, diced
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLT SALAD



BLT Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle
6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
1 clove garlic, grated or minced and crushed with flat blade of a knife
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1 large heart romaine lettuce
1 head Traviso lettuce or radicchio
1 pint multi colored, red or yellow cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add bacon, cook until crisp then drain on paper towels.
  • In a salad bowl, whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar and stream in extra-virgin olive oil to incorporate the dressing, season with salt and pepper and stir in chives. Shred lettuces and add to the bowl. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl along with bacon. Toss salad to coat evenly with dressing and serve.

BLT BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD



BLT Bow-Tie Pasta Salad image

This salad is great any time and for any occasion. It's delicious too! You can half the recipe if need be. Great for game day parties and cook outs.

Provided by Mary Lee

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (12oz - 16 oz) bow tie pasta cooked and drained (you can use med shell pasta in place of bow ties)
2/3 bottle Hormel bacon bits
10-12 ripe cherry tomatoes halved
3 c shredded lettuce "or" 1/2 head lettuce chopped small
1/4 c diced red onion
1 - 1 1/2 c Hidden Valley ranch dressing
salt / pepper to taste
OPTIONAL:
1/2 c black olive slices (optional)
1/3 c shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In large salad bowl add drained bow tie pasta and all ingredients except for lettuce. Mix and toss well. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Add lettuce to salad just before serving ( you can add it sooner but its better to wait just before serving time especially if you are using the shredded lettuce ... you be the judge.)
  • 2. Suggestion: You can use 1 cup Miracle whip w/3tbs sour cream in place of the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. Optional: black olives slices Optional: shredded cheddar cheese garnish (approx 1/3 cup)

CREAMY BLT PASTA (RACHAEL RAY)



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My husband mmmmmm'd his way through this recipe, so I had to add it to my cookbook, with slight modifications.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne pasta
5 -6 slices good quality bacon, sliced across into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 medium leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
black pepper
1 round tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 tomatoes, skinned, seeds removed and diced
1 (5 1/2 ounce) package boursin cheese combined with 3 tablespoons minced mixed herbs such as thyme, sage, rosemary and parsley
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once at a full rolling boil, salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
  • In medium sized saute pan, fry the bacon until almost crisp.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In the remaining bacon drippings, add leeks and garlic and season with pepper. Stir a few minutes to soften then add tomato paste and stir a minute more; add wine and reduce by half. Add tomatoes and heat through.
  • Stir in the cheese, reduce heat to low and cook until melted.
  • Reserve about 1/2 cup starchy cooking liquid just before draining pasta, then drain, return to the pot and add sauce to the pasta.
  • Add the bacon in and toss, using starchy water to combine. Adjust the seasoning of pasta to taste, serve in shallow bowls topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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