Submitted By: Kathy Simmons

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 pound smoked bacon, cut into 1-/2 inch pieces
• 1 quart cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 bunch of arugula, stemmed, rinsed and dried
• 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• olive oil
• 1 pound pasta, such as orcchiete
• freshly ground pepper.

Heat a large pot of water to the boil. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water along with the pasta.
Cook according to instructions.

While the pasta is cooking, sauté the bacon in a hot pan until crispy.
Drain on a paper towel.

When cooked, drain the pasta and toss with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil, freshly ground pepper and the crumbled goat cheese.
Add the tomatoes and arugula and toss well.