Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad

 

1/2 pkg sundried tomatoes

4 cloves garlic

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup olive oil

salt and pepper

 

16 oz pasta

3-4 slices bacon, diced and cooked till crisp

1 jar olives, chopped

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

10-15 fresh basil leaves (or about 2 tbsp dried basil)

1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese

 

 

Prepare dressing by placing sundried tomatoes, garlic and lemon juice in food processor with a little salt and pepper.  Blend to break up the tomatoes a bit.  Start adding some olive oil until it reaches a thin paste-like consistency.

 

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.  Place pasta in large serving bowl.  Pour about 1/2 to 2/3 of the dressing over the pasta, add olives, cherry tomatoes and bacon.  Add more dressing until it reaches the desired consistency.  Stir in 1 cup of cheese.  Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. 

 

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