B.L.T. Pasta Soup

Why I Love This Recipe
Developed and Tested by the Ronzoni Kitchens
Ingredients You'll Need
3/4 cup (about 5 oz.) RONZONI Alphabets, uncooked
3-1/2 cups (28-oz. can) whole tomatoes, undrained
1-3/4 cups (14-1/2 oz. can) beef broth
1 cup water
Salt and ground black pepper
1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
Chopped iceberg lettuce
Toasted croutons (optional)
Mayonnaise (optional)
Directions
Instructions:
In medium saucepan, stir together tomatoes with juice, broth, water and pasta; heat to boiling.
Boil, stirring frequently to break up tomatoes, 10 minutes or until pasta is done.
Salt and pepper to taste.
In each bowl, place 1/3 cup lettuce; ladle 1 cup soup over top.
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup crumbled bacon; top with croutons and mayonnaise, if desired.
6 servings.
Developed and Tested by the Ronzoni Kitchens