Parla Pasta BLT Twist

Summer’s here, the tomatoes are ripe and BLTs are a great idea—but you aren’t into the bread thing? Take heart! Here’s a great alternative using Parla’s Asiago Tortellini. Above: Simone Drake, creator of Parla, shares the recipe on WBTV Charlotte’s morning show.

Parla Pasta BLT Twist

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Ingredients

• 1 package Parla Asiago Tortellini
• 4 tbsp olive oil Drizzle for tossing
• 1/2 lb Apple smoked bacon
• 1 lb Tomatoes Diced or one pint grape tomatoes sliced in half
• 2 tbsp Red Onion Diced
• 1 Avocado Diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 5-6 large leaves Basil Enough to loosely pack 1/4 cup, sliced very thin
• 1 tsp salt
• Fresh cracked pepper

Servings:

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Cook Tortellini for 6 minutes, drain and place in an ice water bath.
2. When cool, drain again and place in a large bowl. Toss well with olive oil to prevent Tortellini from sticking together.
3. Cook bacon until crispy and lay on paper towels to drain. Crumble into small pieces (remove fat if desired).
4. Add bacon, tomatoes and onion to Tortellini and toss.
5. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, basil (reserving some for garnish), salt and pepper. Add dressing to Tortellini and toss again.
6. Garnish with remaining basil. Option: Add avocado.

Recipe Notes

Option: Add diced avocado for additional flavor.

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