Bacon Tomato Fusilli

Name: Bacon Tomato Fusilli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"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."

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Ready In:: 47mins
Ingredients:: 10
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

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