Bacon Tomato Rotini

This is a yummy warm comfort food...a new "twist" on mac and cheese :) The bacon and tomatoes add great taste and it's pretty easy to prepare...all on the stovetop!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb rotini pasta, uncooked
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 2  teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 8  slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 2  medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped

Directions

1. Cook Rotini according to package directions and drain.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour, salt and pepper.
3. Blend in milk, stirring constantly over low heat, until thickened and bubbly.
4. Stir in cheese, parsley, bacon, tomato and rotini.
5. Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
6. Serve immediately.