Blue Cheese and Bacon Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 4 ounce(s) bacon, preferably thick sliced
• 2 ounce(s) blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup(s) celery, sliced thinly
• lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
• 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano, or as preferred)
• ½ teaspoon(s) salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper
• 1 clove(s) garlic, pressed or minced
• + 3 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup(s) olive or canola oil
  • 8 ounce(s) dried pasta, any short kind
  • 2 tablespoon(s) vinegar

In a heavy skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain and break into pieces of varying sizes. Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper. Set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and mix with dressing. Mix in celery. Scatter bacon and cheese over, mixing lig...

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