Let’s be real here. I eat A LOT of pasta… probably not as much as I would if I wasn’t dating my DB. If it were up to me, I’d make pasta for dinner every night. My DB, on the other hand, always vetoes my decision for pasta making because it isn’t exactly the healthiest dish. There are too many carbs and not enough working out.
As much as I’m ashamed to say it, we don’t really workout. Like… at all. A workout for me means chasing kids around the house and walking around the airport in heels. As for my DB, he does Insanity workouts every once in a blue moon. We really need to change that.
Sometimes, I’ll make pasta just for myself, justifying the carbs by adding avocados and other assorted vegetables. Whenever I do that, my DB won’t go anywhere near it so it’s all for me. It’s one of my secret tactics so I get the pasta all to myself. *insert maniacal laugh here*
This is the perfect summer salad since it isn’t served piping hot. The avocado and tomatoes provide that “cooling” effect which makes it a great dish to be served alongside your BBQ.
A new 4th of July dish for tomorrow, maybe? I’m sure your guests would appreciate it!
Be safe on this four day weekend! Even if you aren’t lucky enough to have a 4 day weekend (I’m included in that category), at least enjoy tomorrow outside!
This dish could easily be doubled or even tripled to accommodate your party.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 avocados, chopped
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 4 slices cooked thick cut bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- pinch of garlic salt
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box, until al dente.
- Once cooked, strain the pasta and place it in a large bowl.
- Toss the pasta with the remaining ingredients, until thoroughly combined. Serve immediately.
- I saved some parmesan cheese and threw it on top after plating, but you can toss it in as well.
I made this recently for a cookout and it was so good! Easy too 🙂 I was never a huge pasta salad fan but i just found one that i like! Thanks for the recipe! I will be making this again..