BLT in a Bowl

By khovater

Ingredients

• 12 oz small rigatoni
• 1/2 lb sliced bacon (9 slices)
• 1 med red onion, sliced
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 head iceburg lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

1- Cook pasta according to directions, drain, and return to pot.

2- Meanwhile cook bacon in large skillet until crisp (medium to low-medium), 6-8 minutes; transfer to paper towel and break into pieces.

3- Discard all but 2T of drippings and return skillet to medium heat. Add the onion, season with 1/4 t each salt & pepper.

4- Cook stirring occasionally, until tender (5-6 minutes). Add tomatoes, and cook for an additional minute.

5- Toss together lettuce, pasta, and onion-tomato mixture. Fold in bacon.

Serve hot or room temp.