Pasta Salad with Corn, Bacon, and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

orecchiette pasta

Salt for pasta water

4 oz

bacon (about 4 strips)

1 3/4 cups

fresh or frozen corn kernels

3/4 cup

green onions, thinly sliced (from about 6 green onions)

3/4 cup

diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup

coarsely chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup

buttermilk ranch dressing

Salt and pepper