Bacon and Garlic Crunchy Pasta Salad

Serves: 6

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Method

Cook pasta according to instructions.
Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 200C.
Place garlic on a lightly oiled baking tray. Bake until soft and golden – 10-15 minutes.
Peel garlic and set aside.
Fry bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat until crisp.
Melt the butter in a clean frying pan, add the bread pieces, parsley and black pepper and cook until the bread is golden.
Place pasta in a salad bowl, add the bacon, garlic and bread crumb mixture and toss well.