{"id":"7594b1cc-bcbd-424f-9126-44f10ebc89ae","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/7594b1cc-bcbd-424f-9126-44f10ebc89ae","source_url":"https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/blt-pasta-salad-recipe-1972691","title":"BLT Pasta Salad","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","prep_time":"P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S","cook_time":"P0Y0M0DT0H22M0.000S","total_time":"P0Y0M0DT0H42M0.000S","ingredients":[{"text":"12 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta","item":"corkscrew-shaped pasta","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1/2 cup milk","item":"milk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"12 ounces lean bacon","item":"lean bacon","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks","item":"medium ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks","quantity":3},{"text":"1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme","item":"chopped fresh thyme","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 clove garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper","item":"Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper"},{"text":"1/2 cup mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 tablespoons chopped chives or scallion greens","item":"chopped chives or scallion greens","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"5 heads Bibb lettuce, quartered, or 5 cups chopped romaine hearts","item":"Bibb lettuce, quartered, or 5 cups chopped romaine hearts","quantity":5,"unit":"head"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water as the label directs. Drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl; set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add the tomatoes, thyme and garlic to the pan and toss until warmed through; season with salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon into bite-size pieces; set aside 1/4 cup for garnish. Toss the remaining bacon and the tomato mixture with the pasta."},{"number":3,"text":"Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and 3 tablespoons chives with the pasta until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce; toss again to coat. Garnish with the reserved bacon and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives. Serve at room temperature."},{"number":4,"text":"Photography by Antonis Achilleos"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.5182+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.5182+00:00"}