Cavatappi Pomodoro

Ingredients

• 2 slices oscar mayer bacon 
• 3 cups pasta uncooked
• 0.1 tsp pepper red crushed
• 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup milk italian* three cheese blend shredded 2% kraft
• 29 oz no-salt-added tomatoes diced with basil, garlic and oregano, drained canned
• 1 small onion chopped
• 0.3 cup no-salt-added tomato paste 

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
2. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 tsp. drippings in skillet.
3. Drain bacon on paper towels.
4. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir on medium heat 5 min. Stir in garlic; cook 1 min.
5. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and crushed pepper; simmer 5 to 6 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
6. Drain pasta; return to pan. Crumble bacon.
7. Add to pasta with sauce; toss to coat. Spoon onto platter; top with cheese and basil.