BLT Pasta Salad

if you like BLTs, but don't feel like having a sandwich for dinner, this recipe is for you. you can also change it up by adding/replacing ingredients. my version calls for one package of cavatelli/cavatappi or other short pasta you like. prepare according to package, drain and then add 3/4 cup mayo and 1/2 cup sour cream. cut 3 tomatoes into pieces about the same size as your pasta. add to pasta. put about half a package of bacon in a saute pan and crisp. when it's crispy, remove from pan and put on a paper towel to absorb any extra grease. when it's cooled, cut or crumble, and add to pasta. slice 4 green onions and add them as well. i like to defrost frozen peas and throw in a 1/2 cup or so, just for sweetness. combine everything with a spatula. add some fresh or dried parsley and/or basil. just before serving, chop about 2 cups' worth of iceberg, romaine, or butter/bibb lettuce. stir, and enjoy! salty from the bacon, sweet from the peas, tangy from the mayo and sour cream, great texture from the pasta and the tomato and lettuce. if you want added crunch, toss in some croutons! i serve this with watermelon for a light summer dinner, or you can serve it alongside other pasta salads for potlucks and bbqs. also goes great with grilled food, especially lean burgers, since it feels indulgent but isn't heavy. enjoy!