RECIPE: BLT PASTA SALAD

12 oz. corkscrew shaped pasta
1/2 C milk
1 pkg bacon
3 med. ripe tomatoes, cut into small chunks
1 clove garlic chopped
1/2 C mayo
1/2 C sour cream
5 C chopped romaine hearts

Cook pasta in large pot of salted water until finished according to package directions. Drain, place in large bowl. Toss with the milk; set aside.

Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but about 3 TBS drippings from pan. Add the tomatoes, and chopped garlic. Toss until warmed through. Pour over pasta. Crumble bacon, and place in pasta/tomato mixture. Stir.

Mix mayo and sour cream together; add to pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped lettuce and mix well.