How to Make Summer Pasta with Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a fresh and vibrant pasta dish to enjoy during the warm and sunny days of summer. And when it comes to incorporating the flavors of the season into a satisfying meal, nothing beats the combination of ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and savory bacon. This Summer Pasta with Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Bacon brings together these delicious ingredients to create a dish that is bursting with flavor and sure to become a seasonal favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or more to taste
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble into a bowl.
  • Combine cooked pasta with crumbled bacon, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, pine nuts, and basil in a large serving dish.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour into pasta salad and mix to combine.
  • Nutrition

    575 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 569mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 208mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 318mg