Pasta Salad without walnuts

12 ounces pasta (cork-screw shaped) 1/2 cup milk 12 ounces lean bacon 3 medium Tomatoes , cut into chunks 1 tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped 1 garlic clove ,[...]

6 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 small garlic clove , minced 2 ounces fresh chives , chopped to yield 1/4 cup 9 ounces bocconcini[...]

6 ounces shell pasta , uncooked 1 cup carrot , shredded 6 tablespoons red wine and vinegar salad dressing, low sodium 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, low[...]