Bacon Tomato Fusilli

This is a simple but great tasting pasta dish. I like it best when summer's tomatoes are at their peak flavor.I use fresh parley from the garden and add some basil leaves that I've chiffonaded.

• Ready In: 47 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 16  ounces  fusilli
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2  teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 8  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2  medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

Directions

1. Cook fusilli according to package directions:drain.
2. In large saucepan, melt butter.
3. Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
4. Blend in milk with a whisk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
5. Stir in cheese,parsley,bacon,tomato, and pasta: toss to coat.
6. Heat through and serve immediately.